[ Harmonia Mundi / CD ]
Release Date: Wednesday 20 June 2012
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This CD captures the exquisite sound of Conspirare's Company of Voices, as heard and seen on national television in the US. In this one-hour concert contemporary music blends seamlessly with classical favourites, taking the listener on a journey of innovative sound.
Arrangements by Craig Hella Johnson.
This CD captures the exquisite sound of Conspirare's Company of Voices, as heard and seen on national television in the US. In this one-hour concert contemporary music blends seamlessly with classical favourites, taking the listener on a journey of innovative sound, vibrant images and thought-provoking ideas.The concert was performed and taped live on October 12 at Austin's Long Center for the Performing Arts.
Now in its 17th season, Conspirare is recognised for its emotionally resonant performances and an extraordinary ability to connect with audiences, providing listeners with an evocative and often transformative cultural experience. Under the artistic leadership of Craig Hella Johnson, Conspirare has recorded 3 CDs and received four Grammy nominations. Its inaugural project for harmonia mundi usa, Threshold of Night, was released in September, 2008.
Barber, S:
Agnus Dei
Carter, S:
The First of My Lovers
Gilkyson, E:
Requiem
Johnson, C H:
Will There Really Be a "Morning"?
Lauridsen:
Sure on This Shining Night
Soneto de la Noche
Lennox, A:
1000 Beautiful Things
Mason, L:
Nearer My God to Thee
Morricone:
Gabriel's Oboe
O'Regan:
Triptych: excerpt
Parton:
Light of a Clear Blue Morning
Simon, C:
Let the River Run
trad.:
O Waly, Waly ('The Water is Wide')
Didn't my Lord deliver Daniel
Deep River
Whitacre:
What If
Young, V:
When I Fall In Love