Lisa O'Brien

La La Na

Developing an interest in speech as a percussive sound with rhythmical qualities, I worked with a tabla player to develop a piece using the spoken bol, tabla and wind/string instruments.

Performed as a piece for three spoken parts, tabla, two flutes, two violins, viola, cello, and bass.

Performances (part of a group show)

2000 British Music Information Centre, London

1999 Merlin Theatre, Sheffield 1999 as part of Ensemble 21

Both performances supported by The Golsenscott Foundation and the Performing Rights Society.