David Lang

The Little Match Girl Passion

With "The Little Match Girl Passion", David Lang created a deeply moving, Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece of contemporary vocal music. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's poignant tale of the little match girl and the structure of Bach's passions, this work weaves painful melancholy with luminous, transcendent hope. Published by Red Poppy Music, this choral score is designed for four solo voices (SATB) or a chamber mixed choir. Through minimalist textures, haunting simplicity, and gripping emotional intensity, the composition creates an unforgettable atmosphere. An extraordinary addition to the repertoire for ambitious vocal ensembles and choirs wishing to offer their audience a profound and deeply touching concert experience.