Light in Darkness. Craig Hella Johnson leads Conspirare in this world premiere recording of Considering Matthew Shepard – his musical response to the tragic death of a young gay man who has become an American icon and a symbol for hope and empowerment. This major new work for chorus, soloists and chamber ensemble sets a rich variety of texts by Lesléa Newman, Michael Dennis Browne, the composer himself and many others, leading us from anguish to understanding. “One of the most original and innovative American works of the past several decades.” (ROBERT KYR)
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Artists
Conspirare
Craig Hella Johnson
Conductor
Composers
Craig Hella Johnson
Contents
CRAIG HELLA JOHNSON Considering Matthew Shepard Prologue · Cattle, Horses, Sky and Grass (7'14) · Ordinary Boy (6'56) · We Tell Each Other Stories (4'06) Passion · Recitation I (0'36) · The Fence (before) (2'33) · Recitation II (0'56) · The Fence (that night) (5'52) · Recitation III (1'18) · A Protestor (3'22) · Keep It Away From Me (The Wound of Love) (3'51) · Recitation IV (1'04) · Fire of the Ancient Heart (4'51) · Recitation V (0'39) · Stray Birds (1'33) · We Are All Sons (part 1) (0'40) · I Am Like You/We Are All Sons (part 2) (7'35) · The Innocence (3'17)
Considering Matthew Shepard Passion · Recitation VI (0'22) · The Fence (one week later) (3'20) · Recitation VII (0'28) · Stars (3'17) · Recitation VIII (0'29) · In Need of Breath (5'25) · Gently Rest (Deer Lullaby) (4'22) · Recitation IX (0'43) · Deer Song (4'12) · Recitation X (0'33) · The Fence (after)/The Wind (4'57) · Pilgrimage (5'14) Epilogue · Meet Me Here (4'24) · Thank You (2'36) · All of Us (6'06) · Cattle, Horses, Sky and Grass (Reprise) (2'35)
