Craig Hella Johnson to be 2013 clinician at Hal Leonard choral workshop, June 2013
On June 23-26, 2013 Hal Leonard presents “The Conductor’s Craft,” a Summer workshop for choral directors. Conspirare Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson will be one of eight distinguished workshop clinicians exploring a diverse range of topics. The seminar, at Carthage … More
Craig Hella Johnson, 2013 Texas State Musician, featured in Victoria Advocate
“Bach Festival artistic director earns statewide award” at VictoriaAdvocate.com
Ticket information for CYC’s “American Glory”: advance cut-off + door sales times
It’s Spring concert weekend for Conspirare Youth Choirs! Tickets are selling fast and availability is now limited. $12 Adults; $6 Ages 6-17; FREE ages 5/under (free child tickets available by phone only through the box office at 512-474-5664). ADVANCE SALES … More
Ticket information for “Fusion”: availability, advance cut-off, door sales times
For performances on Friday 04.26.13, 8pm and Saturday 04.27.13, 7pm, availability is now Standing Room only (15/$10 Student w/ID). Seats are still available for the Saturday 04.27.13, 9:30pm show ($20/$10 Student w/ID) so BUY NOW! ADVANCE PURCHASE CUT OFF TIMES:4:00pm … More
KUT’s Mike Lee of “Arts Eclectic” interviews Craig Hella Johnson and “Fusion” Slam Poets Kevin W. Burke, Lacey Roop, and Danny Strack
LISTEN ONLINE anytime! (link coming soon) The show will be aired on KUT 90.5 FM (Austin area) from Friday, 04.19.13, through Thursday, 04.25.13. The Conspirare feature will air every other show on the following weekly schedule: Friday: 8:33am, 11:04am, 3:04pm, … More
Craig Hella Johnson named 2013 Texas State Musician
Conspirare press release 04.19.13 Texas Commission on the Arts current state artists page “This is an incredibly special honor and I am humbled by it. I consider this a privilege and a great opportunity to … More
Craig Hella Johnson in public Roundtable & Musicians Forum, Texas State University San Marcos, Thurs. 04.18.13
4:30pm Roundtable Discussion, Music Bldg. (MUS 214) With Craig Hella Johnson, Dr. Joey M. Martin, Dr. Jonathan Babcock, and Dr. Lynn Brinckmeyer See event poster 6:15pm-7:15pm Musicians Forum “The Professional Artist and the Ensemble,” Music Bldg. Recital Hall (MUS 236)An open dialogue … More
“Fusion: Choral Song Meets Slam Poetry” press release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact: Melissa Eddy, 512-217-1264 (cell) Conspirare presents Fusion: Choral Song Meets Slam Poetry Friday, April 26, 8 pm Saturday, April 27, 7 pm and 9:30 pm (two performances) The North Door, 501 Brushy Street at East Fifth, Austin … More
Conspirare is now hiring a Managing Director
Go to Conspirare jobs page
Craig Hella Johnson on “American Voices with Senator Bill Bradley,” Sirius XM Radio, Mar. 30-31 and Apr. 6-7
Sirius XM is re-airing the show featuring Craig Hella Johnson that was originally broadcast on February 15, 2009. Part One airs March 30-31 and Part Two airs April 6-7. The Sirius XM Satellite Radio Channel 124 air times (EDT) are:Saturday … More
Conspirare Board Chair Robert Karli on KMFA, Mon. 03.25.13, 11-12pm
Bob will be talking to KMFA (FM 89.5) about Conspirare’s upcoming June 9th production of Beethoven’s monumental Missa Solemnis at the Long Center. Listen online MORE about the June 9th performance
Conspirare’s internship program is now accepting applications
We are currently accepting applications for summer and fall sessions.program details/application instructions Other Conspirare job opportunities
wondernight image gallery, slideshow!
For those of you who missed the fabulous party or who want to relive the moments, we are pleased to share this wonder-ful collection of pictures by photographer Chris Patunas! Image Gallery (at Picasa) Watch in Flash slideshow:
Thank you for your support through Amplify Austin!
Conspirare is grateful to all the generous friends who contributed a net total of $9,847.31 through the I Live Here, I Give Here 24-hour online giving campaign. We received donations from both coasts and in-between! This money will help us … More
Conspirare is hiring a full-time Director of Development
MORE on Conspirare jobs page
“Celebrating 20 Years of Singing: Recollections by Conspirare Friends” video now available!
Long-time friends and collaborators share about the beginnings, growth, and musical mastery of Conspirare under the direction of Craig Hella Johnson. This video was produced for and featured at our “wondernight” 20th year celebration on March 2, 2013. We are … More
Conspirare happy hour 2-3pm Tues., March 5, Amplify Austin
Conspirare is in the hunt for an extra $1,000 prize by having the most Amplify Austin pledges during the hour of 2-3pm TODAY, March 5th. Won’t you help us? To donate click here. Or visit AmplifyATX.org. Amplify Austin ends TONIGHT … More
Sneak peek at wondernight auction items!
View the auction item booklet.
NOW AVAILABLE: Vladimir Morosan’s notes for his pre-concert talks, “The Sacred Spirit of Russia”
For those of you who missed hearing Dr. Morosan speak, we are posting his notes. “The Sacred Spirit of Russia” program page
Conspirare participating in city-wide Amplify Austin 2013 24-hour give-a-thon
The giving event begins at 7pm on Monday, March 4 and ends at 7pm on Tuesday, March 5. MORE
Released today! Dominick DiOrio “Alleluia,” Craig Hella Johnson Schirmer Choral Series
“Alleluia” by Dominick DiOrio (SATB with marimba) on sale at Hal Leonard Corporation Complete listing of works in the Craig Hella Johnson series
Reservation deadline for “wondernight” extended through Wed., Feb. 20
MORE about Conspirare’s 20th anniversary celebration “wondernight.” BUY TICKETS
“The Sacred Spirit of Russia” review, La Scena Musicale
“The Sacred Spirit of Russia in Texas” by Paul E. Robinson, La Scena Musicale, 02.07.13
Will Call times for “The Sacred Spirit of Russia,” Austin
The ticket table will open 90 minutes before each concert (30 minutes before each pre-concert talk) as follows: Fri., 02.01.13, 6:30pmSat., 02.02.13, 6:30pmSun., 02.03.13, 1:30pm St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 606 W. 15th St. Map MORE about “The Sacred Spirit of … More
Prepare your ears for “The Sacred Spirit of Russia” concerts: video links
The Company of Voices is fully engaged in preparation for our upcoming concert series, “The Sacred Spirit of Russia.” We hope that you will be able to attend one of our performances celebrating this rich and powerful choral tradition. In … More
Advance sales and door sales times for Fredericksburg “The Sacred Spirit of Russia” concert, Thurs., Jan. 31
01.31.13 (7:30pm ) St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 306 W. San Antonio St., Fredericksburg, TX Map (Pre-concert talk, included in ticket, at 6:30pm by Russian choral music expert Dr. Vladimir Morosan.) Advance tickets may be purchased online or by phone (512-474-5664) … More
Limited tickets available for “The Sacred Spirit of Russia” concerts in Austin; please call 512-474-5664 to order
Please call TLC Tickets at 512-474-5664 to place any orders for Austin performance tickets (Fri.-Sun., Feb. 1-3). Or, please consider attending the Fredericksburg, TX performance on Thurs., Jan. 31. MORE about “The Sacred Spirit of Russia” concerts
Program booklet now available for “The Sacred Spirit of Russia” concerts (Jan. 31-Feb. 3)
PROGRAM BOOKLET Program page for “The Sacred Spirit of Russia” TICKETS
Craig Hella Johnson in studio live with John Aielli, KUTX 98.9FM, Tues., Jan. 29, 10am
Tune into Eklektikos with John Aielli in the Austin area or listen online to hear Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson share about Conspirare’s upcoming a cappella program of sacred works by masters of the New Russian Choral School. MORE about “The … More
Works to be performed at The Sacred Spirit of Russia, Jan. 31-Feb. 3
List of program works MORE about The Sacred Spirit of Russia concerts TICKETS
Craig Hella Johnson to perform at Red Bird Foundation fundraiser, Jan. 15, 2013
01.15.13 (6pm) Mansion at Judge’s Hill, 1900 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX MapEVENT INFO/TICKETS About Red Bird Foundation
Craig Hella Johnson with Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble, Jan. 13, 2013
“’The divine feminine’ is the theme for his first appearance with VAE, featuring a 17th century Magnificat of Jan Sweelinck, Benjamin Britten’s gorgeous Hymn to St. Cecilia, the regional premiere of 2012 Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Puts’ To Touch the … More
Conspirare office holiday schedule & online shop schedule
OFFICE: The Conspirare office will be closed from noon on Fri., Dec. 21, 2012 through Tues., Jan. 1, 2013. The office will re-open at 9am on Wed., Jan. 2, 2013. ONLINE SHOP: At this time delivery before Christmas cannot be … More
Russian choral music authority Dr. Vladimir Morosan to give pre-concert talks for “The Sacred Spirit of Russia”
Dr. Morosan has compiled one of the largest and most complete reference collections of Russian choral scores, which became the basis for the ongoing series, “Monuments of Russian Sacred Music,” published by Musica Russica. His book Choral Performance in Pre-Revolutionary Russia (1986) … More
Advance sales and door sales times for Conspirare Youth Choirs’ “This Joy”
Fri., 12.14.12, concert 7:30pm (St. Martin’s Lutheran Church)Sat., 12.15.12, concert 7:30pm (St. Martin’s Lutheran Church) Advance tickets may be purchased online or by phone (512-474-5664) through 5:00pm each concert day. Tickets may be purchased at the door each night beginning … More
Chicago Tribune names “Samuel Barber: An American Romantic” CD in top 10
“Classical CDs full of aural pleasures: Top Classical CDs for 2012″ by John von Rhein, Classical Music Critic, Chicago Tribune, 12.09.12 MORE about the CD “Samuel Barber: An American Romantic”
Advance sales and door sales times for Conspirare Christmas, San Antonio (12/07) and Austin Long Center (12/10)
For the Friday, 12.07.12 (7:00pm) San Antonio performance (Laurel Heights United Methodist Church): Advance tickets may be purchased online or by phone (512-474-5664) through 2:00pm Friday, 12.07.12. Tickets may be purchased at the door beginning at 6:00pm. Concerts on Saturday … More
Craig Hella Johnson in studio live with John Aielli, KUT, Tues., Dec. 4, 10am
Tune into KUT at 90.5 FM in the Austin area or listen online to hear Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson share his inspiration and thoughts about the upcoming “Conspirare Christmas” concerts with featured singers Charles Wesley Evans and Kathlene Ritch … More
NOW AVAILABLE in advance! Conspirare Christmas program
Craig Hella Johnson’s anxiously awaited Christmas collage program can be seen here. MORE about “Conspirare Christmas” TICKETS for the Long Center, Austin (12.10) and San Antonio (12.7) are still available
Holiday Gala reservations close Tues., Dec. 4, noon
More about the Gala Buy tickets
“Conspirare in Paris” photo album by Marianne Swienink-Havard
From the rehearsal and 11.06.12 performance at Église Saint-Louis-en-l’Île. Photography © Marianne Swienink-Havard. All rights reserved. View album
Conspirare airing on Finnish Yle Radio 1, Nov. 21
“Laulua kuorossa” (“Singing in Choirs”), Yle Radio 1 Airing at 2pm Finnish time. NOTE: Live broadcast only. No podcast or streaming. MORE
Polyfollia performance review, Ouest France
“Conspirare, chapeau les Texans!-Saint-Lô” by Xavier Alexandre, Ouest France, 11.02.12 English translation by Felicity Howard: Conspirare, Hats off to the Texans! If it’s necessary to dispel some clichés about Texas – Stetsons and cowboy boots – the Conspirare choir, based … More
“Samuel Barber: An American Romantic” CD review, ConcertoNet.com
“Samuel Barber: An American Romantic” by Matthew Richard Martinez at ConcertoNet.com, 11.01.12 MORE about the CD
Conspirare in France photo album
Facebook France Fall 2012 photo album, Conspirare at the Polyfollia festival and in Paris Keep checking back… more being added!
“Samuel Barber: An American Romantic” radio show, Nov. 11, Going Beyond Words
Stanley Schmidt, Host/Producer of Going Beyond Words, a program dedicated to vocal and choral art, will feature Conspirare’s CD Samuel Barber: An American Romantic on an upcoming radio show. The show will be aired Sunday, Nov 11th at noon Central … More
Holiday Gala (Dec. 10) tickets now on sale!
Please visit our Shop Holiday Gala tickets page to purchase. Holiday Gala page
“Samuel Barber: An American Romantic” CD, most recent UK press cuttings
“Samuel Barber: An American Romantic” by John Quinn, musicweb-international.com (pdf) “An American Romantic” by Anthony Burton, BBC Music Magazine (pdf) “An American Romantic” by Peter Dickinson, Gramophone (pdf)
ACDA MN (St. Paul) Nov. 17 Concert, Craig Hella Johnson Artistic Director/Conductor, TICKETS available
The American Choral Directors Association of MinnesotaThe Tribute Concert: Celebrating Influence and Inspiration 11.17.12 (8pm) Benson Great Hall, Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Dr., St. Paul MN “The Tribute Concert: Celebrating Influence and Inspiration” was conceived to express gratitude for inspiration … More
“Samuel Barber: An American Romantic” CD review, adequacy.net
“Conspirare: Craig Hella Johnson & Company of Voices – Samuel Barber: An American Romantic” by Bryan Sanchez, adequacy.net indie music reviews, 10.17.12 MORE about the CD
Signature Conspirare review, newmusicbox.org
“Texas Performing Arts and Conspirare: New Season, New Commissions” by Andrew Sigler, newmusicbox.org, 10.11.12
Conspirare is hiring a full-time Production Manager
MORE on Conspirare jobs page
Signature Conspirare Review, Austin American-Statesman
“Review: Kevin Puts’ ‘To Touch the Sky’” by Luke Quinton, austin360.com, 10.02.12
Samuel Barber CD review, The Bay Area Reporter
“…surely this is the best chamber chorus in America…” Read “Romantic Voices,” by Tim Pfaff, The Bay Area Reporter (ebar.com), 09.27.12 Review of “Samuel Barber: An American Romantic, ” September 2012 CD release on the Harmonia Mundi label MORE
Advance ticket cut-off and door sales times for Signature Conspirare
Advance ticket sales for the Friday 09.28 (8pm) concert will end at 4pm on Friday 09.28. Door sales will begin at 6:30pm (30 minutes prior to the 7pm pre-concert conversation with Kevin Puts by Dianne Donovan). Advance ticket sales for … More
Georgetown concert 9/27 now door sales only
Tickets available for tonight’s Georgetown concert at the door. $25, $20. Student tickets $10. Doors open at 6 pm.
“Conspirare premieres Kevin Puts’ ‘To Touch the Sky’” by Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (Austin American-Statesman)
Read the 09.22.12 article about Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Puts’s new work for Conspirare. To Touch the Sky (Nine Songs for Unaccompanied Chorus on Texts by Women) will be a feature of the second half of Signature Conspirare, an audience … More
Kevin Puts and Craig Hella Johnson share with ATXClassical
Austin’s new classical music website asked the composer and Artistic Director about Conspirare’s upcoming world premiere of To Touch the Sky (Nine Songs for Unaccompanied Chorus on Texts by Women). “Conspirare to Present a Post Pulitzer Prize World Premiere” by … More
“Samuel Barber: An American Romantic” hits Billboard at #10
Now available! Signature Conspirare program booklet
Signature Conspirare program booklet Georgetown 09.27.12 (7pm concert) Austin 09.28.12 and 9.29.12 (8pm concerts) and 9.30.12 (3pm concert) MORE at Signature Conspirare program page Buy single tickets / Buy package discount tickets Don’t forget to come early for the pre-concert … More
VIDEO UPDATE! CD release party and pre-ordering, “Samuel Barber: An American Romantic”
You’re invited to celebrate with us the release of “Samuel Barber: An American Romantic,” Conspirare’s latest CD on the Harmonia Mundi label. 09.12.12 (5-7pm) Waterloo Records (600A North Lamar) Enjoy live music by Conspirare singer Mela Dailey and Craig Hella … More
This site down for maintenance Fri., Sept. 24, 2:00-4:00AM CDT
We will be performing maintenance during these times in order to update the host operating system for increased performance and security updates. The total downtime is expected to be 1-2 hours during the maintenance window. We apologize in advance for … More
Tickets now on sale!
Single tickets and subscription discount packages are now available for purchase through TLC ticketing. Buy Single Tickets Buy a Package (3 or more concerts) more about Conspirare tickets and orderingSeason 12-13 concerts and events
The Conspirare office is moving (effective July 1)
Our new physical and mailing address at Centennial Towers will be:505 E. Huntland Dr., Suite 155Austin, TX 78752 Map Our phone number, (512) 476-5775, and fax number, (512) 481-1676, will remain the same. Our office is open to the public, … More
Conspirare Christmas 2011 CD on sale now!
“Something Beautiful,” recorded live at The Carillon on Exposition, December 2011. With featured guest vocalists Matt Alber and Mela Dailey and percussionist Thomas Burritt. details and sample clips at online shop
Handel & Pärt review, Austin American-Statesman
“Conspirare’s ‘Handel & Pärt’” by Luke Quinton, austin360.com, 06.11.12
Craig Hella Johnson shares his thoughts with Luke Quinton, austin360.com
Craig Hella Johnson talks about the upcoming Handel & Pärt concerts and Conspirare’s upcoming season: “Conspirare gears up for end of season — and for the next one,” by Luke Quinton, austin360.com, 06.06.12 Handel & Pärt program page Announcing Season … More
Austin Critics’ Table awards go to Conspirare and soloist David Farwig
Outstanding Choral Performance: Conspirare, “Samuel Barber: American Romantic” Outstanding Singer: David Farwig, “Samuel Barber: American Romantic” “Samuel Barber: American Romantic” program page (Sept. 2011) See other winners at statesman.com.
Press release announcing 20th Anniversary Season 2012-13
Season 2012-13 announcement (05.31.12)
Conspirare Youth Choirs is auditioning now
CYC is a youth program focusing on music education and enrichment for children with a passion for singing. We are auditioning for our upcoming 8th season. The next available audition date is July 21st and will held at First Presbyterian … More
Last Big Sing of the season is Thursday, May 17!
Where the audience is the choir! Yes, that means you! Come to St. Martin’s Lutheran Church on Thursday, May 17 at 6pm and raise your voice in song. We guarantee that you and hundreds of singing friends will be the … More
This week only! Handel & Pärt 9pm tickets 50% off
Through Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th, tickets to the 9:00pm Saturday, June 9th performance of “Handel & Pärt: Brilliant Baroque, Sublime Silences” are half-price when purchasing 2 or more (up to 20) with the promo code HANDEL. The concert is … More
Youth Choirs video from The Bob, preview of this weekend’s concerts!
It’s concert week for the Conspirare Youth Choirs! Tickets are still available for the Friday and Saturday evening (April 27th and 28th) performances of the “Looking Glass” spring program (7:30pm at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 606 W. 15th Street). Buy … More
Conspirare announces major gift campaign, Kodosky Foundation gives $1 million
A Legacy of Sound: Shaping Conspirare’s Future is a five-year fundraising initiative timed to coincide with the launch of Conspirare’s twentieth anniversary season in 2012-13. The campaign was announced April 10 by campaign chair and former board chair Fran Collmann … More
Youth Choirs to sing at Round Rock Express home opener April 13
The Conspirare Youth Choirs are honored and excited to sing the national anthem at the Round Rock Express’s home opener at Dell Diamond on Friday, April 13. The Express front office was wowed by CYC’s audition and invited the children … More
CYC at The Bob! Saturday, March 31st
Shhhh — It’s a surprise concert! Join the Conspirare Youth Choirs at The Bob Bullock State History Museum as they perform selected songs from their upcoming spring concert, “Looking Glass.” The four songs include “Texas, Our Texas” and an arrangement … More
Ann Hume Wilson live on KMFA, 03.28.12
Tune into KMFA 89.5FM on Wednesday, March 28th, noon to 1pm, to hear Conspirare’s Executive Director Ann Hume Wilson live with Dianne Donovan (or listen online). And while you’re at it, help support KMFA’s spring fund drive by calling in … More
Midwestern tour web gallery (updated)
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Sing Freedom! review, Choral Journal (ACDA)
“Sing Freedom! African-American Spirituals” (pdf) by Bryson Mortensen, March 2012.
TEDxAustin videos, Craig Hella Johnson talk and TEDx Sing
Craig Hella Johnson talkTEDxAustin finale Big Sing Taped live at Austin Music Hall, 02.11.12. tedxaustin.com
Craig Hella Johnson & Company of Voices on WMUK FM, Kalamazoo
102.1 FM, “WMUK Newsroom Other Stories,” 03.01.12. Craig Hella Johnson talks about Conspirare and the tour program. This story appears in conjunction with the Kalamazoo Bach Festival and Conspirare’s performance on Wednesday, March 7 (Tickets). More from the tour on … More
Robert Faires (Austin Chronicle) on the Big Sing
“All Over Creation: Sweet Release” by Robert Faires, The Austin Chronicle, 03.02.12
Youth Choirs add 2nd performance of “Looking Glass” (April 27)
The Conspirare Youth Choirs’ spring program will now be presented on both Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church. Performances will begin at 7:30pm. TICKETS
Photos from TEDxAustin event
On February 11th Craig Hella Johnson presented a musical talk and conducted a group sing finale at TEDxAustin 2012, presented at Austin Music Hall. EVENT PHOTOS: Craig Hella Johnson presentation with sopranos (Rebecca Muniz, Jennifer Pavlovich, Nina Revering, Kirstin Watson) and … More
FLASH! Craig Hella Johnson & Symphonic Choir at TEDxAustin
Feb. 11, 2012. Craig Hella Johnson will talk at approximately 2:15pm, and the Symphonic Choir will perform at approximately 5:30pm. streaming online live at http://tedxaustin.com/livestream/
Craig Hella Johnson & Kathlene Ritch to perform at KLRU Anniversary Celebration
KLRU-TV, Austin PBS, will kick off a yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of educational television in Central Austin with a fundraiser event — KLRU Inspiring Austin Celebration — on Thursday, February 23 at 7pm at ACL Live at The … More
Path of Miracles review, La Scena Musicale
“A Miraculous Musical Pilgrimage With Conspirare’s Company of Voices” by Paul E. Robinson, 02.02.12
Talbot / Whitacre & Lewis review, New Music Box
“We Sing Life: Conspirare” by Andrew Sigler, 01.26.12, newmusicbox.org (a multimedia publication from New Music USA)
Whitacre & Lewis review, Austin American-Statesman
“Conspirare’s ‘Whitacre & Lewis’” by Luke Quinton, 01.23.12
Tickets still available for this weekend!
Tickets will be available at the door for all three performances of “Joby Talbot: Path of Miracles” (Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, and Sunday 3pm) as well as for the single “Whitacre & Lewis: New Year’s Special” performance (Saturday 5pm). Door … More
Program booklet! Path of Miracles / Whitacre & Lewis concerts next weekend
In advance, the program booklet for next week’s concerts! If you liked the Josquin des Prez presention last January (“Renaissance & Response: Early Voices”), you’ll love Path of Miracles. Talbot’s inspiring work lies directly in the same evolutionary path, both … More
Sing Freedom! review, Audiophile Audition
“Sing Freedom! African American Spirituals” by Lee Passarella, January 7, 2012
3 Conspirare programs make the Chronicle’s top 10
“Top 10 Classical Music Treasures of 2011″ by Robert Faires, The Austin Chronicle, 1.6.12
Sing Freedom! review, The Baltimore Sun
“On the Record: Conspirare’s ‘Sing Freedom’” by Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, December 5, 2011 MORE / BUY
Sing Freedom! review, allmusic.com
“Sing Freedom!: African-American Spirituals” by Stephen Eddins MORE / BUY
“Conspirare Christmas Special” on KMFA, 12/25 at 7pm
Tune into FM 89.5 at 7pm CST Christmas evening for KMFA’s “Conspirare Christmas Special,” a compilation of selections from our Christmas recordings. listen to live stream
Conspirare holiday hours
The Conspirare office will be closed for the holidays Saturday 12/24/11 through Sunday 1/1/12, re-opening at 9am on Monday 1/2/12. Thank you for your support this year, and please join us for Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles in January!
“A Company of Voices: Conspirare in Concert” re-airs on KLRU 12/22/11
12.22.11, 8pm 12.23.11, 1am, 4am Tune into KLRU 18-1 this Thursday (evening and overnight) to see Conspirare’s PBS special. KLRU schedule page “A Company of Voices: Conspirare in Concert” DVD and Grammy®-nominated CD (2009, Harmonia Mundi)
Sing Freedom! review, Gramophone
by Donald Rosenberg, from the November 2011 issue MORE / BUY
This Endris Night news release
In their seventh concert season, Conspirare’s youngest choristers present their popular holiday concert. Featuring the nativity carol “This Endris Night” and British composer John Rutter’s complete “Dancing Day,” a cycle of traditional carols set with harp. release 11.23.11
Talbot and Whitacre & Lewis news release
Conspirare presents two programs and a special event in January 2012: The southwestern U.S. premiere of Path of Miracles by British classical and film composer Joby Talbot, inspired by the journey of medieval pilgrims on Spain’s Camino de Santiago. January … More
Lee Sandstead talk 1.8.12 news release
Lee Sandstead, one of the most popular art historians in the country, will present his latest talk, “Walking 600 Miles for Art: Falling in Love with Art through Pilgrimage,” in conjunction with our upcoming performances of Joby Talbot’s Path of … More
Conspirare Christmas news release
Always magical, always unique, “Conspirare Christmas” features artistic director Craig Hella Johnson’s renowned “collage” programming that melds music of many centuries and styles into one intensely meaningful whole. With soprano Mela Sarajane Dailey, singer-songwriter Matt Alber, and percussionist Tom Burritt. … More
Robert Faires on losing oneself in music, inspired by Conspirare’s Youth Choirs and Symphonic Choir men
“All Over Creation: Let’s Get Lost” from The Austin Chronicle, 10.21.11
Ariama features Craig Hella Johnson & Sing Freedom!
Click here to read a featured Ariama interview with Craig Hella Johnson by Craig Zeichner.
Big Sing 1 news release
Where the audience is the choir! release 10.17.11
Conspirare Symphonic Choir Women to sing with Austin Symphony October 14-15
Friday and Saturday night, 8pm, Dell Hall, Long Center Claude Debussy, Nocturnes Gustav Holst, The Planets, Suite for Large Orchestra, Op. 32 This extraordinary presentation of The Planets will feature a choreographed program of NASA images from unmanned spacecraft. Austin … More
Barber reviews in Austin American-Statesman and Austin Chronicle
“Review:Conspirare” by Luke Quinton, Austin American-Statesman, 09.26.11 “Samuel Barber: American Romantic” by Robert Faires, The Austin Chronicle, 09.30.11
Barber tickets still available! Last day for discount packages!
Tickets to “Samuel Barber: American Romantic” are still available for all three performances this weekend. Hear this program live before it is recorded for Harmonia Mundi! about the program Order now online or by calling TLC Tickets at (512) 474-5664. … More
Video from Sing Freedom! release party
For those of you who missed the CD release party (or want to relive it!), here is a video shot and edited by Stu Phillips. We were so fortunate to have had the beautiful Melissa Givens step in as vocalist … More
Buy your Samuel Barber tickets with a package discount!
Order your “Samuel Barber: American Romantic” tickets by September 23 as part of a discounted season package (3 or more concerts) and save 15% off the price of single ticket purchases. Why wait to buy “Conspirare Christmas” and “Handel & … More
The 2010 Christmas at the Carillon CD is on sale now!
Recorded live December 2010 at the Carillon. Featuring Patrice Pike as Special Guest Artist and Tom Burritt on percussion. ON SALE NOW! View / Listen / Buy
Sing Freedom! article in The Austin Chronicle
“A New CD – ain’t that good news?” by Robert Faires, The Austin Chronicle, August 26, 2011 Mr. Faires writes about the forthcoming CD and the August 29th launch party at Waterloo Records.
Program book advertising deadlines
Connect with Conspirare fans through our program ads! Our deadlines for a full season ad (5 program books) and for single insertion in the first program book, “Samuel Barber: American Romantic,” are: 9.02.11 for ordering 9.09.11 for submitting artwork Please … More
Sing Freedom! release party Aug. 29!
You’re invited to celebrate the release of Conspirare’s latest CD Sing Freedom!, produced by Harmonia Mundi. Join us August 29th, 5pm-7pm at Austin’s own Waterloo Records (600A North Lamar) to listen and get a copy signed by Artistic Director and … More
Conspirare receives major funding awards
Conspirare has recently been honored with the following grants: The National Endowment for the Arts announced a $37,500 grant to support Conspirare’s tour of several Midwestern states in March 2012. The Keating Family Foundation, in conjunction with Spanish Steps, recently … More
Missa Latina review in Austin American-Statesman
Read Luke Quinton’s 6/13/11 review of Conspirare’s Jun. 12th Long Center presentation of Roberto Sierra’s Missa Latina.
News release, announcing Season 2011-12
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Conspirare awarded by Austin Critics’ Table
Conspirare and Conspirare collaborators have been honored with the following Austin Critics’ Table Awards, 2010-2011: Outstanding Choral Performance: Conspirare, “Renaissance & Response” Outstanding Singer: David Farwig (baritone), “Renaissance & Response” Outstanding Singer: Abigail H. Lennox (soprano), “Renaissance & Response” Outstanding … More
Missa Latina preview in Austin American-Statesman
Link to Luke Quinton’s 6/4/11 preview More
Conspirare series on NPR
Conspirare on NPR’s “Weekend Edition Sunday,”
05.22.11 (7am CDT) on KUT-FM, Austin
Or check your local NPR affiliate for program time.
Burnett’s series on Conspirare’s recent collaboration with composer Robert Kyr concludes with a story about Conspirare’s “Renaissance & Response” concert of music by Josquin des Prez and Kyr. More
