Conspirare Christmas: House of Love

Conspirare Christmas is a musical journey through memory and hope, where voices unite to create something larger than ourselves—a reminder that in the act of singing together, we discover not just the spirit of the season, but the essence of what connects us all. Craig Hella Johnson’s signature program breaks down musical walls, inspiring listeners year after year.

This year, singer-songwriter Carrie Rodriguez returns as guest artist, infusing the evening with vibrant fiddle and powerful vocals.

The Conspirare Symphonic Choir and local Austin high school choirs will be a part of this year’s Festival Choir.

All of Us at Conspirare thank the  Tejemos Foundation for sponsoring Conspirare Christmas.

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Stream Sing Joy with Carrie Rodriguez

Get to Know Guest Artist Carrie Rodriguez

KUT’s Jerry Quihano’s gives an overview of Carrie Rodriquez’ musical journey on Hispanic Heritage Month spotlight: Carrie Rodriguez.

Artistic Personnel

Craig Hella Johnson, Conductor & Pianist

Soprano
Emily Yocum Black – Paducah, KY
Gitanjali Mathur – Austin, TX
Kathlene Ritch – Santa Fe, NM
Kori Miller – Dallas, TX
Lillian Boessen – New Braunfels, TX
Savannah Porter – London, England
Tiana Sorenson – Chicago, IL

Alto
Ana Baida – Atlanta, GA
Angela Burns – Wilmington, NC
Grace Kiver – Washington, DC
Laura Mercado-Wright – Austin, TX
Lauren McAllister – Cincinnati, OH
Sarah Brauer – Eugene, OR

Tenor
Brendan Jacob Smith – Brooklyn, NY
David Kurtenbach Rivera – San Francisco, CA
Haitham Haidar – Montreal, Quebec
Jason Vest – The Woodlands, TX
Mark Istratie – Austin, TX
Wilson Nichols – New York, NY

Bass
Drayton Eggleson – Sycamore, IL
Gregory Fletcher – Moreno Valley, CA
John Proft – Austin, TX
Michael Hawes – Pflugerville, TX
Rick Gabrillo – Round Rock, TX
Robert Harlan – Austin, TX
Tim O’Brien – Austin, TX

Instrumentalists

Thomas Burritt, Percussion – Leander, TX
John Fremgen, Bass – Austin, TX
Mitch Watkins, Guitar – Austin, TX

Artists, programs, dates, and prices are subject to change.