pain changes from David Lang’s ‘death speaks’ from Red Poppy Music on Vimeo.
David’s video for “pain changes” from death speaks premieres today on stereogum.com. Additionally, death speaks is released today in limited edition vinyl.
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Here is an interview about the video with David, conducted by Shara Worden:
SHARA WORDEN: So David, I’m writing this to you on Halloween…
continue readingDavid Lang, composer
C. Scott Films
soprano; flute, clarinet, percussion, cello
International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
solo violin
commissioned by DeepMusic.ai, funded by Carol Reiley
2fl.0.3(asax.ten sax.bar sax).0/0.0.0.0/perc, 2kbd.acn.2egtr.eb/vn.vc; all amplified
Icebreaker
Francine Prose9/13/2016 The Loser, David Lang’s beautiful and startlingly original opera, had its world premiere this month at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Composed for a solo baritone, a chamber ensemble, and a concert pianist, the opera (Lang not only wrote the music but is also responsible for the libretto and the stage direction) has been adapted from the Thomas Bernhard novel of the same name—a book which, since its publication in 1983, has attracted an almost cultish following…
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David Lang, composer
Parker Film Company
soprano or alto voice with piano