Robert Kyr: Earth Vigil Conspirare & Craig Hella Johnson

• Robert Kyr (b. 1952): Earth Vigil, Scene 1:
• 1Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 1: No. 1, Invocation. Creation Story00:58
• 2Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 1: No. 2,Chorus. Hail, One Life!08:14
• Earth Vigil, Scene 2:
• 3Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 2: No. 1, Narrative I. Remembering01:32
• 4Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 2: No. 2, Aria. Shining Stonesong06:10
• Earth Vigil, Scene 3:
• 5Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 3: Chorus. Hail, One Life! (Refrain I)02:05
• Earth Vigil, Scene 4:
• 6Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 4: No. 1, Narrative II, Pt. 1. Finding a Time00:59
• 7Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 4: No. 2, Aria. Thunder Floodsong03:13
• Earth Vigil, Scene 5:
• 8Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 5: No. 1, Narrative II, Pt. 2. Panic and Anguish01:48
• 9Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 5: No. 2, Duo Aria. Wildfire Smokesong02:36
• Earth Vigil, Scene 6:
• 10Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 6: No. 1, Narrative II, Pt. 3. Only One Way00:17
• 11Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 6: No. 2, Duo Aria. Roaring Riversong01:58
• Earth Vigil, Scene 7:
• 12Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 7: Chorus. Hail, One Life! (Refrain II)01:41
• Earth Vigil, Scene 8:
• 13Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 8: No. 1, Narrative III, Pt. 1. Emerging01:44
• 14Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 8: No. 2, Lament. All Is Gone03:26
• 15Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 8: No. 3, Chorus I. The Joyless Land02:13
• 16Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 8: No. 4, Chorus II. All of You Who Pass By00:58
• 17Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 8: No. 5, Aria. I Will Go On02:53
• Earth Vigil, Scene 9:
• 18Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 9: No. 1, Narrative III, Pt. 2. Night Falling03:02
• 19Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 9: No. 2, Aria. Circle of Arms05:01
• Earth Vigil, Scene 10:
• 20Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 10: No. 1, Narrative III, Pt. 3. Early Light01:04
• 21Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 10: No. 2, Chorale Aria. Tree of Life Song09:37
• Earth Vigil, Scene 11:
• 22Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 11: No. 1, Narrative III, Pt. 4. Fire and Water02:42
• 23Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 11: No. 2, Finale. Now Is the Time03:34
• 24Kyr: Earth Vigil, Scene 11: No. 3, Chorale. Eternal Wonder Arising02:02
• Total Runtime01:09:47

Info for Robert Kyr: Earth Vigil

With the world premiere recording of the environmental oratorio Earth Vigil, GRAMMY® Award-winning choir Conspirare and conductor Craig Hella Johnson celebrate their long-time artistic relationship with composer Robert Kyr. Earth Vigil tells a tender and moving story of two characters and their dramatic journey amidst great challenges caused by the intensifying climate crisis. This extraordinary new work invites us to remember the wonder and beauty of the natural world and of our lives together on this planet. As it comes to a close, the final scene compels us forward with a profoundly hopeful and emboldening song. Soprano Awet Andemicael and baritone Stephen Lancaster give voice to the leading characters.

Conspirare
Craig Hella Johnson, conductor

Craig Hella Johnson
is the Founding Artistic Director and Conductor of the Austin-based, internationally renowned, Grammy®-nominated choir Conspirare. Additionally, he serves as Music Director of Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble and Artistic Director of the Victoria Bach Festival.

In 1998, Johnson was Artistic Director of San Franciscobased Chanticleer and from 2000-2005 was Music Director of Houston Masterworks Chorus. Known for crafting thoughtprovoking musical journeys that create deep connections between performers and listeners, Johnson is in frequent demand as a guest conductor of choral and orchestral works in the USA and abroad. Johnson was named Texas State Musician for 2013, received the Louis Botto Award from Chorus America in 2009 and was inducted into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame in 2008. Johnson served as the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Texas in Austin from 1990 to 2001 and was appointed Texas State University’s first Artist-in-Residence in Fall 2012.

Johnson’s compositions, arrangements, and edited scores are published by Alliance Music and as part of the Craig Hella Johnson Choral Series with G. Schirmer and Hal Leonard. He also performs as a pianist and singer in a variety of styles. Johnson studied at St. Olaf College, the Juilliard School, the University of Illinois, Yale University, and at the International Bach Academy with Helmuth Rilling as a National Arts Fellowship recipient.

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