Kaija Saariaho's Sombre was commissioned jointly by The Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation and Da Camera of Houston.The world premiere took place on 23 February 2012 at Rothko Chapel Houston USA given by the Da Camera Ensemble: Daniel Belcher Baritone; Camilla Hoitenga bass Flute; Bridget Kibbey Harp; Matthew Strauss Percussion and Paul Ellison Double Bass.Duration: 17 19 minutes.