At the beginning of her career, Kaija Saariaho had plenty of doubts. She ended up becoming one of the most revered composers of her generation. Maarit Kytöharju/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Kaija Saariaho Kaija Saariaho
Kaija Saariaho
"I speak about the mindsets of these characters," composer Kaija Saariaho says. "What does it mean that we love somebody? And do we really love another person, or do we love our idea of love?" Maarit Kytöharju/Metropolitan Opera hide caption