The CD 'The Little Match Girl Passion' was among this years Grammy winners! The CD presents vocal music by the American composer David Lang. The 'title piece' was recorded by Paul Hillier's own ensemble Theatre of Voices And Ars Nova contributed with four pieces, including For Love is Strong which was written for the ensemble.

In June 2009 Ars Nova performed music by David Lang at the Bang on a can Marathon in New York.