Hans Abrahamsen

Let Me Tell You

Immerse yourself in one of the most captivating soundscapes of contemporary music: Hans Abrahamsen's "Let Me Tell You" (composed in 2012–2013) is a modern masterpiece for soprano and orchestra that has captivated audiences and critics worldwide. Based on Paul Griffiths' novel of the same name, the piece gives Shakespeare’s Ophelia a profoundly moving new voice—artfully crafted using only the words assigned to her in "Hamlet."

Abrahamsen’s masterful orchestration conjures shimmering, snow-white sonic landscapes of breathtaking delicacy, melancholy, and expressive depth. This high-quality score from Edition Wilhelm Hansen provides conductors, musicologists, and admirers of sophisticated vocal and orchestral music with an indispensable insight into one of the most celebrated works of the 21st century.