Liza Lim (1966)

Machine for Contacting the Dead (1999 -2000)

for clarinet, cello and ensemble

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1999 - 2000
    • Duration: 38 mn
    • Publisher: Ricordi, Milan, nº 138702
    • Commission: Ensemble Intercontemporain
Detailed formation
  • soloists: 1 bass clarinet (also 1 contrabass clarinet), 1 cello
  • 2 piccolos (also 1 flute, 1 bass flute), 2 oboes (also 1 English horn), 2 A clarinets, 1 bassoon, 1 contrabassoon, 1 horn, 2 trumpets, 1 alto trombone, 1 tuba, 3 percussionists, 1 harp, 1 piano, 2 violins, 2 violas, 1 cello, 1 double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 20 February 2000
    Location:

    Paris, Cité de la musique


    Performers:

    Alain Billard : clarinette basse et contrebasse, Pierre Strauch : violoncelle, Ensemble Intercontemporain, direction : Jonathan Nott.

Program note

Note sur le site de l'ensemble ELISION (lien vérifié en juillet 2010).