Kaija Saariaho

Saariaho, who battled a male-dominated educational system in her native Finland, forged a strong and singular voice in contemporary music.

From sexist professors and low self-esteem to worldwide acclaim, the Finnish composer talks about her path to success and her relentless pursuit of sound.

The Metropolitan Opera present L'amour de Loin (Love from Afar) live in HD from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera in New York to movie theaters…