Saariaho, Kaija - L'amour De Loin (Vocal Score)

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, oneof 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. This is the VocalScore of Saariaho's remarkable opera.

CONTENTS

• L'Amour De Loin