David Lang’s 'the loser', an opera in one act for solo baritone voice, solo piano and ensemble, was released on February 7th, 2020. Featuring Rod Gilfry (baritone), Conrad Tao (piano) and the Bang on a Can Opera Ensemble conducted by Lesley Leighton, 'the loser' premiered at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2016, and made its West Coast premiere at the LA Opera in early 2019.
1. scene 1 - even glenn gould, our friend
2. scene 2 - strangely enough
3. scene 3 - it's not my way
4. scene 4 - glenn is the victor
5. scene 5 - those who live in the country
6. scene 6 - I’m the survivor
7. scene 7 - glenn died at the perfect moment
8. scene 8 - the loser was a born loser
9. for glenn gould [bonus track]
