Liza Lim (1966)

The Oresteia (1991 -1993)

A Memory theater, opera in seven parts for six voices and ensemble


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1991 - 1993
    • Duration: 1 h 15 mn
    • Publisher: Ricordi, Milan, nº 136022
    • Commission: Ensemble ELISION
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Liza Lim et Barrie Kosky d’après Eschyle, Sappho et Tony Harrison (en anglais)

Detailed formation
  • soloists: 1 solo soprano, 2 solo mezzo-sopranos (also 1 cello), 1 solo countertenor, 1 solo tenor, 1 solo baritone
  • 1 piccolo (also 1 alto flute), 1 oboe (also 1 English horn), 1 clarinet (also 1 bass clarinet), 1 trumpet (also 1 piccolo trumpet), 1 trombone, 2 percussionists, 1 harp, 1 ohter plucked strings [baglama saz] , 1 electric guitar, 1 viola (also 1 viola d'amore), 1 cello, 1 double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 16 May 1993
    Location:

    Australie, Melbourne, Theatreworks


    Performers:

    Jeannie van de Velde : soprano, Julie Edwardson : mezzo-soprano, Deborah Kayser : mezzo-soprano et violoncelle, Andrew Muscat Clark : contreténor, Tyrone Landau : ténor, Grant Smith : baryton, ensemble ELISION, Treason of Images, direction : Sandro Gorli, mise en scène : Barry Kosky, chorégraphie : Shelley Lasica, décors : Peter Corrigan.