David Lang (1957)

the little match girl passion (2008)

for chamber choir and four solo voices

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2008
    • Duration: 35 mn
    • Publisher: Schirmer
    • Commission: National Chamber Choir of Ireland
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Livret de David Lang d'après H.C. Andersen, H.P. Paulli, Picander et Saint Matthieu.

Detailed formation
  • soprano [+ grelots] , contralto [+ crotales] , tenor [+ glockenspiel] , solo bass voice [+ grosse caisse, cloches tubulaires] , mixed choir [SATB]

Premiere information

  • Date: 20 November 2008
    Location:

    Irlande


    Performers:

    National Chamber Choir of Ireland, Paul Hillier, direction