# Event Details - **Event Name**: David Lang’s “The Little Match Girl Passion” with Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 19 Dec, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: NYC vocal ensemble Ekmeles brings David Lang’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Little Match Girl Passion” to Halifax.About this EventEkmeles Vocal Ensemble from New York City brings David Lang’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Little Match Girl Passion” to Halifax in a performance led by conductor Jeffrey Gavett. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Match Girl” and shaped through the structural lens of J.S. Bach’s “St Matthew Passion,” the work has become a popular pre-holiday tradition for Ekmeles in Manhattan through the city's celebrated "Death of Classical" concert series. The Halifax program also features works by Kaija Saariaho, Ben Johnston, and Petros Leivadas, composers whose music explores the expressive possibilities of the human voice in strikingly different ways. Known for its fearless precision and praised by The New York Times for its “extraordinary sense of pitch,” Ekmeles is internationally recognized for new and rarely heard vocal music, with a particular focus on microtonal repertoire. Written for four voices, with the singers also playing simple percussion, Lang’s score creates a spare and intimate sound world of striking emotional power.THE PROGRAM:Kaija Saariaho (1952–2023)From the Grammar of Dreamsfor soprano and mezzo-sopranoBen Johnston (1926–2019)RoseHe’s Goin’ Awayfor five voicesPetros Leivadas (b. 1990)Cuál es su Ardorfor tenor, baritone, and bassDavid Laing (b. 1957)The Little Match Girl Passion1. Come, daughter2. It was terribly cold3. Dearest heart4. In an old apron5. Penance and remorse6. Lights were shining7. Patience, patience!8. Ah! perhaps9. Have mercy, my God10. She lighted another match11. From the sixth hour12. She again rubbed a match13. When it is time for me to go14. In the dawn of morning15. We sit and crySeason Sponsor: NICE MOVES / Red Door Realty - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/halifax/david-langs-the-little-match-girl-passion-with-ekmeles-vocal-ensemble/100001996647755184 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: 6036 Coburg Rd - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 34.2, max: 47.88, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Halifax - **state**: NS - **country**: Canada - **location**: 6036 Coburg Rd - **lat**: 44.6397492 - **long**: -63.587477 - **full address**: 6036 Coburg Rd, 6036 Coburg Road, Halifax, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: David Lang’s “The Little Match Girl Passion” with Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e92dbf209e825a5338726cd7aa927dab33d5cd31db2a0465073dc36e68fd044e-rimg-w1200-h630-dc483828-gmir.jpg?v=1788297387 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is David Lang s The Little Match Girl Passion with Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble being held? - **A:** David Lang s The Little Match Girl Passion with Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble takes place on Sat, 19 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 19 Dec, 2026 at 09:30 pm at 6036 Coburg Rd, 6036 Coburg Road, Halifax, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing David Lang s The Little Match Girl Passion with Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble? - **A:** David Lang s The Little Match Girl Passion with Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble is organized by Cecilia Concerts. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Cecilia Concerts's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Cecilia Concerts a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Cecilia Concerts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** David Lang s The Little Match Girl Passion with Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Halifax, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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