Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho died this morning. “One of the most inspiring composers in the history of music, Kaaija Saariaho, has left us. I am delighted that we were able to welcome this world music personality to the Janáček Opera and to perform her fascinating opera Love at a Distance. Her music is and will be with us forever. Honour her memory!” – Jiří Heřman, Artistic Director of Janáček Opera National theatre Brno

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Join us in remembering her visit to Brno, during which she spoke about her opera in the Czech television programme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPTl8JAra0g

The Czech premiere took place on 24 March 2017 at the Janáček Theatre, directed by Jiří Heřman and with musical direction by Marko Ivanović.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zae6bMh5b5E

Photo from the production of L’amour de loin, photographer Marek Olbrzymek