Liza Lim (1966)

Tree of Codes (2013 -2015)

"Cut-outs in time", opera for soprano, baritone, singer-clarinetist, sixteen instrumentalists and electronics

electronic work
stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2013 - 2015
    • Duration: 1 h 20 mn
    • Publisher: Ricordi
    • Commission: Oper Köln, Ensemble musikFabrik and HELLERAU – Europäisches Zentrum der Künste, Dresden.
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Livret de Liza Lim d'après Tree of Codes de Jonathan Safran Foer et Street of Crocodiles de Bruno Schulz.

Premiere information

  • Date: 9 April 2016
    Location:

    Allemagne, Cologne, Staatenhaus


    Performers:

    Emily Hindrichs (Adela); Christian Miedl (Son/Doctor); Carl Rosman (Mutant Bird) ; Musikfabrik ; Clement Power, direction ; Massimo Furlan, mise en scène.