When the Flame Dies

For Soprano, Mezzo, Countertenor, Tenor, Baritone, Ensemble and Electronics. Singers: Eurydice (Soprano) Princess (Mezzo) Loved One (Countertenor) Orpheus (Tenor) Poet (Baritone) Ensemble: Flute (doubling Piccolo/Alto Flute) Clarinet (doubling Bass Clarinet) Horn Trumpet Percussion (1 player: Timpani, Bass Drum, 4 x Toms, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone) Typewriter (to be performed by a member of the ensemble) Harp Piano Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Double Bass Electronics