Johnson: Considering Matthew Shepard Conspirare and Craig Hella Johnson

• 1Considering Matthew Shepard: Prologue, 1. Cattle, Horses, Sky and Grass07:13
• 2Considering Matthew Shepard: Prologue, 2. Ordinary Boy06:55
• 3Considering Matthew Shepard: Prologue, 3. We Tell Each Other Stories04:05
• 4Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 4. Recitation I00:35
• 5Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 5. The Fence (before)02:32
• 6Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 6. Recitation II00:55
• 7Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 7. The Fence (that night)05:51
• 8Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 8. Recitation III01:17
• 9Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 9. A Protestor03:22
• 10Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 10. Keep It Away From Me (The Wound of Love)03:51
• 11Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 11. Recitation IV01:03
• 12Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 12. Fire of the Ancient Heart04:50
• 13Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 13. Recitation V00:39
• 14Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 14. Stray Birds01:32
• 15Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 15. We Are All Sons (part 1)00:39
• 16Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 16. I Am Like You/We Are All Sons (part 2)07:35
• 17Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 17. The Innocence03:17
• 18Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 18. Recitation VI00:21
• 19Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 19. The Fence (one week later)03:19
• 20Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 20. Recitation VII00:28
• 21Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 21. Stars03:17
• 22Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 22. Recitation VIII00:28
• 23Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 23. In Need of Breath05:24
• 24Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 24. Gently Rest (Deer Lullaby)04:22
• 25Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 25. Recitation IX00:42
• 26Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 26. Deer Song04:12
• 27Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 27. Recitation X00:33
• 28Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 28. The Fence (after)/The Wind04:56
• 29Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 29. Pilgrimage05:14
• 30Considering Matthew Shepard: Epilogue, 30. Meet Me Here04:23
• 31Considering Matthew Shepard: Epilogue, 31. Thank You02:36
• 32Considering Matthew Shepard: Epilogue, 32. All of Us06:06
• 33Considering Matthew Shepard: Epilogue, 33. Cattle, Horses, Sky and Grass (Reprise)02:34
• Total Runtime01:45:06

Info for Johnson: Considering Matthew Shepard

Conspirare performs a passion by Craig Hella Johnson, a musical response to the tragic death of a young man who has become an American icon and a symbol for hope and empowerment. Johnson has set a rich variety of texts by Lesléa Newman, Hafiz, Hildegard von Bingen, Michael Dennis Browne, and others. Many Conspirare singers are featured as soloists, and the vocal group is joined by a small ensemble of strings, piano (Craig Hella Johnson), guitar, clarinet, and percussion.

Conspirare
Craig Hella Johnson, artistic director, conductor


Recorded February 29–March 3, 2016 at Sauder Concert Hall, Goshen College, IN

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