Ball Lightning is a striking contemporary work for solo percussionist by composer Heng Liu, written for snare drum and two metal instruments. Performed by Lin Zhe, the piece demands absolute mastery of rudiments, precision, and control.

Like its title suggests, Ball Lightning unfolds unpredictably—sudden flashes, shifting energy, and explosive gestures. The performer navigates a landscape of constant tension, reacting in real time: whether to evade, confront, or channel the force of each musical “strike.” The result is a raw and electrifying performance where technique and musical instinct become inseparable.

With a minimal setup and maximum intensity, this work pushes the boundaries of coordination, timing, and expressive range—standing as a powerful example of modern percussion repertoire.

→ Sheet music (PDF): www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/mn65kuuily/c-23/p-2…
→ Physical edition: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/rpkx9iefkf/c-23/p-2…

🎼 Composition: Heng Liu
🥁 Percussion: Lin Zhe
📖 Publisher: Edition Svitzer
📀 Label: Svitzer Music
🎬 Production: Roschkov Media

More Music by Heng Liu

MARIMBA SOLO
• Vermilion Bird
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/857r64084y/c-23/p-2…
→ Official music video:    • Vermilion Bird by Heng Liu  

• When I Think of You
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/2fjgkp6gnp/c-23/p-2…
Official music video:    • When I Think of You by Heng Liu  

• Wild Leo
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/xaksanpwgz/c-23/p-1…

• Anxiety
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/qedopst9kf/c-23/p-1…

• Hustle and Bustle (with tape)
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/xuvldu2fzy/c-23/p-2…
→ Official music video:    • Hustle and Bustle by Heng Liu  

VIBRAPHONE SOLO
• Autumn Orchid
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/ra63393if7/c-23/p-2…

MULTI PERCUSSION SOLO
• Rain the Blind Monk
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/8040ugvjnc/c-23/p-1…

• Tour
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/e5zpfcc1nb/c-23/p-2…

• Space Time (with tape)
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/space-time/c-23/p-1…

• When the Sun Goes Down (with tape)
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/bfuhk7xr1l/c-23/p-2…

PERCUSSION DUO
• Face 2 Face
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/face-2-face/c-23/p-…

• Neon Lights
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/fppnzih5op/c-23/p-2…

• The General
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/5eywwmcgc4/c-23/p-1…

PERCUSSION TRIO
• Memory
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/jlc081q2b6/c-23/p-2…

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
• 5imple Quintet
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/sgvl2u2doe/c-23/p-2…

• A Sky Full of Stars
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/8tb7pg70cq/c-23/p-2…

• Atoms For 4
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/1z57aic78c/c-23/p-2…

• Body’s Fun!
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/7anij33gg1/c-23/p-2…

• Fly II
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/jglz3802di/c-23/p-2…

• Saturn’s Rings
→ Sheet music: www.editionsvitzer.com/catalog/saturn%27s-rings/c-…

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