Liza Lim (1966)

The Compass (2005 -2006)

for flute, didgeridoo and large orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2005 - 2006
    • Duration: 25 mn
    • Publisher: Ricordi, Londres, nº RICL058
    • Commission: Sydney Symphony et Bayerischer Rundfunk
Detailed formation
  • soloists: 1 flute (also 1 piccolo, 1 bass flute), 1 other wooden percussion instrument [didgeridoo]
  • 4 flutes (also 2 piccolos), 3 oboes, 1 English horn, 1 Eb clarinet, 2 clarinets, 1 bass clarinet, 3 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones (also 1 bass trombone), 1 tuba, 3 percussionists, 1 piano, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 17 May 2006
    Location:

    Australie, Sydney, Opera House


    Performers:

    William Barton : didgeridoo, Sydney Symphony, direction : Gianluigi Gelmetti.