Kaija Saariaho's "La passion de Simone" is a profound and contemplative journey through the life and legacy of Simone Weil, a remarkable philosopher and activist. Released on March 5, 2013, under the Ondine label, this orchestral and choral work spans a duration of one hour and five minutes, divided into fourteen stations, each offering a unique perspective on Weil's experiences and beliefs. Saariaho, known for her innovative and evocative compositions, masterfully blends text and music to create a deeply moving narrative that resonates with themes of suffering, sacrifice, and spiritual awakening. The album is a testament to Saariaho's ability to translate complex philosophical ideas into a powerful and accessible musical language, making it a compelling listen for both classical music enthusiasts and those new to the genre.
Tracks
La passion de Simone: Station 1, Simone, grande sœurKaija Saariaho, Dawn Upshaw, Tapiola Chamber Choir, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen
La passion de Simone: Station 2, Simone, grande sœur - Tu as choisi de porter ta croixKaija Saariaho, Dawn Upshaw, Tapiolan Kamarikuoro, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen
La passion de Simone: Station 3, Une autre que toiKaija Saariaho, Dawn Upshaw, Dominique Blanc, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen
La passion de Simone: Station 4, Attentive à la souffrance des humainsKaija Saariaho, Dawn Upshaw, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen
La passion de Simone: Station 5, Travailler de tes mains, Simone?Kaija Saariaho, Dawn Upshaw, Tapiolan Kamarikuoro, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen
La passion de Simone: Station 6, Et puis il y a cette image, SimoneKaija Saariaho, Dominique Blanc, Tapiolan Kamarikuoro, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen
La passion de Simone: Station 7, En sortant de l’usine, grande sœurKaija Saariaho, Dawn Upshaw, Tapiolan Kamarikuoro, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen
La passion de Simone: Station 8, Dieu se retire pour ne pas être aiméKaija Saariaho, Dawn Upshaw, Dominique Blanc, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen
La passion de Simone: Station 9, Savoir aimer - Dieu, pour Lui-mêmeKaija Saariaho, Dawn Upshaw, Tapiolan Kamarikuoro, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen
La passion de Simone: Station 10, Se dépouiller - Et tu t’es retrouvée seuleKaija Saariaho, Dawn Upshaw, Dominique Blanc, Tapiolan Kamarikuoro, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen
La passion de Simone: Station 11, Tu as longtemps cru qu’il fallaitKaija Saariaho, Dawn Upshaw, Dominique Blanc, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen
La passion de Simone: Station 12, Alors tu as choisi de te sacrifier autrementKaija Saariaho, Dominique Blanc, Tapiolan Kamarikuoro, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen
La passion de Simone: Station 13, Lentement, tu as rendu l’âmeKaija Saariaho, Dawn Upshaw, Dominique Blanc, Tapiolan Kamarikuoro, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen
La passion de Simone: Station 14, C’était en août quarante-troisKaija Saariaho, Dawn Upshaw, Dominique Blanc, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen
La passion de Simone: Final Station, Par ta mort, tout ce que tu avais ditKaija Saariaho, Dawn Upshaw, Tapiola Chamber Choir, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen
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