Saariaho: L'amour de Loin

Composer: Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023) Instrumentation (this edition): Piano Reduction, SATB Choir Originally for: Opera Work: L'Amour de loin (2000) Binding: Work Language: French ISBN: 9781480390522 Size: 8.5 x 11 inches Pages: 382 Description Saariaho's L'armour De Loin is an opera in five acts and was premiered in Salzburg in August 2000, with additional productions being staged at the theatre Bern in Switzerland. The story is based on the life of Prince of Bleye , one of the first great troubadours of the 12th century, and follows his glowing passion for a woman from the East of whom he has only heard is the central theme of the libretto. Libretto written by Amin Maalouf.