S5E08: Painting on a canvas of breath - Craig Hella Johnson of Conspirare
Today on In Unison, we’re chatting with Craig Hella Johnson, founder and Artistic Director of Conspirare, a GRAMMY-winning choir based in Austin, Texas that is comprised of distinctive solo artists from around the country who are also committed to the highest level of ensemble performance.
Music excerpts
“Let the River Run,” by Carly Simon, performed by Conspirare, featured on the album A Company of Voices
“Springtime,” from How Little You Are, by Nico Muhly, performed by Conspirare, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, and the Texas Guitar Quintet, feaured on the album The Singing Guitar
“Hold On,” traditional spiritual, arranged by Isaac Cates, performed live by Ordained and Conspirare at Conspirare Christmas 2021
“The Coolin,” from Reincarnations, by Samuel Barber, performed by Conspirare, featured on the album Samuel Barber, An American Romantic
Episode references
Unity: Songs of Invitation virtual choir project
Theme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic