Prisoner of the State Tickets

Prisoner of the State is best known as a 2019 contemporary opera project associated with composer David Lang, crafted as a political reinterpretation of Beethoven’s Fidelio. Though widely recognized in the classical world as Lang’s work rather than a standalone band, the piece has toured and premiered at major venues with top orchestras and ensembles. Here’s a focused performer page with a concise biography, discography highlights, and the latest publicly available touring information.

Note: There is no publicly published 2025 tour for Prisoner of the State as a singular performer. The most recent live activity publicly documented occurred in 2023, with Barcelona and Malmö performances. For ongoing updates, follow official channels from David Lang and related organizations.

We’ve got you covered for credible sources, including official social links and venues that hosted the work over the last decade.

Biography at a glance: Prisoner of the State represents a political and musical reimagining linked to contemporary opera ideation. While not a traditional band or touring artist, the project sits within the ecosystem of David Lang’s compositions and related ensembles. The world premiere was presented by the New York Philharmonic at David Geffen Hall in NYC (June 6–8, 2019) and co-commissioned by leading cultural institutions across Europe and the UK. Lang’s work is often associated with modern orchestral storytelling and collaborations from contemporary performance groups like Bang on a Can.

Discography highlights: A defining recording is the 2020 Decca Gold release of the New York Philharmonic performance, titled 'prisoner of the state' (Lang). This release captures the core orchestration and interpretive approach that fans and scholars reference when discussing the piece.

Upcoming tour information: Date to be announced for any future appearances. As of the latest public records, performances were documented in 2023 in Barcelona (GREC/Malmö) with no published 2025 tour. For the most up-to-date details, monitor official channels and venue announcements.