Commissioned by Matthew Black, When You Are Old brings to life the unbearable pain of lost love. With old age, comes reminiscence that brings both joy and torment. In this piece, the baritone tells the story of Light (Love) that comes from the darkness of death.
When You Are Old
Info
For Baritone & Piano
Duration: 4’
Year of Composition: 2022
Text by William Butler Yeats
Performances
Premiere - February 2022
SNATS Art Song Showcase
Matthew Black, Baritone
Danial Sheibani, Piano