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