Work
The Oresteia : memory theatre (opera) in 7 parts based on Aeschylus' drama
by Barrie Kosky, Liza Lim and Liza Lim (1993)
Audio Sample
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Performance by Elision Ensemble from the CD Singing in Tongues |
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CD
The oresteia : memory theatre (opera) in 7 parts based on Aeschylus drama / Liza Lim.
Library shelf no. CD 258 [Available for loan]
Score
The Oresteia : memory theatre (opera) in 7 parts based on Aeschylus' drama / Liza Lim ; libretto by Liza Lim & Barrie Kosky, drawn from Aeschylus, Sappho & Tony Harrison.
Library shelf no. Q 782.1/LIM 1 [Available for loan]
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Work Details
Year: 1993
Instrumentation: Soprano, 2 mezzo-soprano, counter tenor, tenor and baritone voices ; alto flute/piccolo, clarinet/bass clarinet, oboe/cor anglais, trumpet/piccolo trumpet, trombone, Turkish baglama saz, electric guitar, viola/viola d'amore, cello, double bass, percussion ; dancer.
Duration: 75 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Commission note: Commissioned by Treason of Images, Elision Ensemble with funds provided by Australia Council. Performing Arts Board.
Text devised by Liza Lim & Barrie Kosky drawn from the following sources: Tony Harrison - Agamemnon; Aeschylus - The Oresteia ; Sappho - The stars and the moon.
Analysis
Program note: Liza Lim's "The oresteia"
by Liza Lim
Source: the score of this work
Subjects
- Influenced by: Literature & Poetry
Performances of this work
16 May 93: Theatreworks, Melbourne.. Featuring Sandro Gorli.
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