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With Kaija Saariaho, the central artist portrait is once again dedicated to an internationally acclaimed composer. The "Lichtbogen" from 1985-86 is indisputably one of her major works. With the finest instrumentation techniques and occasional use of electronics, she achieves astonishing effects that cover the entire spectrum from delicate shimmer to powerful laser beams. The electronic tools for the "Lichtbogen" were created at the Paris IRCAM, w...