David Lang

Pulitzer Prize-Winning American Composer

David Lang is a renowned American composer known for his contemporary classical music. Born on January 8, 1957, in Los Angeles, California, he is a key figure in the modern classical music scene and a co-founder of the influential music collective Bang on a Can. Lang's work is recognized for its minimalistic style and emotional depth. He received significant acclaim for his composition "The Little Match Girl Passion," which earned him the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2008. This piece, inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen story and Bach's St. Matthew Passion, showcases Lang's ability to blend narrative and music in a poignant and innovative way.