Kaija Saariaho
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Kaija Saariaho
Summary
Kaija Saariaho is a human[1]. Born in Helsinki[2], she… she was born on October 14, 1952[3]. She died in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4]. She died on June 2, 2023[5]. She worked as a composer[6] and conductor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,872 views/month, #7,073 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Kaija Saariaho's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
- Kaija Saariaho passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].
- Kaija Saariaho passed away in Paris[9].
- Kaija Saariaho was born on October 14, 1952[3].
- Kaija Saariaho died on June 2, 2023[5].
- Kaija Saariaho's father was Launo Laakkonen[10].
- Among Kaija Saariaho's spouses was Jean-Baptiste Barrière[11].
- A child of Kaija Saariaho was Aleksi Barrière[12].
- Kaija Saariaho held citizenship in Finland[13].
- Kaija Saariaho held citizenship in France[14].
- Finnish was Kaija Saariaho's native language[15].
- Kaija Saariaho's professions included composer[6].
- Kaija Saariaho worked as a conductor[7].
- Kaija Saariaho's field of work was performing arts[16].
- Kaija Saariaho's field of work was music composition[17].
- Kaija Saariaho's field of work was music[18].
- Kaija Saariaho was educated at Sibelius Academy[19].
- A notable work attributed to Kaija Saariaho is Orion[20].
- A notable work attributed to Kaija Saariaho is Émilie[21].
- A notable work attributed to Kaija Saariaho is L'Amour de loin[22].
- A notable work attributed to Kaija Saariaho is Adriana Mater[23].
- A notable work attributed to Kaija Saariaho is Innocence[24].
- A notable work attributed to Kaija Saariaho is Maa[25].
- Kaija Saariaho received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[26].
- Kaija Saariaho received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Helsinki[2], Kaija Saariaho… she was born on October 14, 1952[3]. Her father was Launo Laakkonen[10]. Finnish was her native language[15].
Education
Kaija Saariaho was educated at Sibelius Academy[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6] and conductor[7]. Fields of work include performing arts[16], a type of arts[28]; music composition[17], an academic discipline[29]; and music[18], a type of arts[30].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Orion[20], Émilie[21], L'Amour de loin[22], Adriana Mater[23], Innocence[24], and Maa[25].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the National Order of Merit[26], a grade of an order[31], in France[32]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[27], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Léonie Sonning Music Prize[35], a music award[36], in Denmark[37], founded in 1959[38]; Rolf Schock Prize in Musical Arts[39], a music award[40], in Sweden[41]; Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[42], a grade of an order[43], in Finland[44], founded in 1943[45]; and Polar Music Prize[46], a music award[47], in Sweden[48], founded in 1989[49].
Personal Life
Among Kaija Saariaho's spouses was Jean-Baptiste Barrière[11]. A child of her was Aleksi Barrière[12].
Death and Burial
Kaija Saariaho died on June 2, 2023[5]. Recorded place of death include 8th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[50], in France[51], founded in 1860[52] and Paris[9], a commune of France[53], in France[54], founded in -0300[55]. The cause of death was glioblastoma[56].
Why It Matters
Kaija Saariaho ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,872 views/month, #7,073 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] She is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Kaija Saariaho born?
Kaija Saariaho's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
Where did Kaija Saariaho die?
Kaija Saariaho passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Kaija Saariaho's parents?
Kaija Saariaho's father was Launo Laakkonen[10].
Who was Kaija Saariaho married to?
Kaija Saariaho's spouses include Jean-Baptiste Barrière[11].
What did Kaija Saariaho do for work?
Kaija Saariaho worked as composer[6] and conductor[7].
Where did Kaija Saariaho go to school?
Kaija Saariaho was educated at Sibelius Academy[19].
What awards did Kaija Saariaho receive?
Honors received include Knight of the National Order of Merit[26], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[27], Léonie Sonning Music Prize[35], and Rolf Schock Prize in Musical Arts[39].