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David Lang's Little Match Girl Passion

Presented by University of Akron School of Music at Akron-Summit County Public Library (Main), Akron OH

Mar 19 2017
David Lang's Little Match Girl Passion

Chamber Choir will be in concert on Sunday, March 19, 3 p.m. at the Akron-Summit County Library, 60 S. High St. Featured will be Lang’s Pulitzer Prize winning composition based on the Hans Christian Andersen story “The Little Match Girl.”

Featuring The University of Akron Chamber Choir, The University of Akron Dance Institute, and The University of Akron Percussion Ensemble in partnership with Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank. All proceeds go to Akron–Canton Regional Food Bank to provide food for homeless children.

“Be Like The Bird” by Abbie Betinis
“A Child’s Prayer” by James MacMillan
“The Little Match Girl Passion” by David Lang

Lang’s Pulitzer Prize-winning composition is based on the Hans Christian Andersen story “The Little Match Girl.” The piece presents Andersen’s tale in Lang’s characteristic post-minimalist style with thematic influence from J.S. Bach’s St. John and St. Matthew Passions.

Free Admission. Food drive donations will be accepted at the door.

Also featured will be UA Dance Institute and UA Percussion Ensemble.

ADMISSION INFO

Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be taken to benefit the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank.

LOCATION

Akron-Summit County Public Library (Main)

60 S. High Street, Akron, OH 44326

PARKING INFO

Convenient Parking for Main Library includes:
:: High & Market Deck (across from the Akron Art Museum and connects to the library)
:: Super Block Garage
:: Cascade Parking Garage
:: John S. Knight Center Parking

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