David Lang (1957)

the little match girl passion (2007)

for four solo voices with percussion

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2007
    • Duration: 35 mn
    • Publisher: Schirmer
    • Commission: Carnegie Hall
    • 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]

Premiere information

  • Date: 27 October 2007
    Location:

    New York, Carnegie Hall


    Performers:

    Theatre of Voices, Paul Hillier, direction