David Lang (1957)

prisoner of the state (2019)

for soprano, tenor, baritone, bass, male choir and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2019
    • Duration: 1 h 15 mn
    • Commission: New York Philharmonic, de Doelen Concert Hall, Barbican Centre, l’Auditori, Bochum Symphony Orchestra, Concertgebouw Bruges, et Malmö Opera
Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(soprano, tenor, baritone, bass voice), men's choir
  • 2 flutes, piccolo, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (also bass clarinet), 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani, 3 percussionists, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 6 June 2019
    Location:

    États-Unis, New York City, Lincoln Center, David Geffen Hall


    Performers:

    New York Philharmonic.