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Julia Wolfe's 'Fire in My Mouth' Performed by 146-Voice Choir at Southbank Centre

other · 2026-09-23

Julia Wolfe's composition "Fire in My Mouth" was performed at London's Southbank Centre by a choir of 146 singers, matching the number of workers killed in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. The performance honoured those who died in the disaster. The work was presented in an atmospheric rendition at the venue.

Key facts

  • Julia Wolfe composed "Fire in My Mouth"
  • The work honours 146 workers who died in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
  • A choir of 146 singers performed the piece
  • The performance took place at London's Southbank Centre
  • The performance was described as atmospheric

Entities

Artists

  • Julia Wolfe

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Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

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