Johnson: Considering Matthew Shepard Conspirare and Craig Hella Johnson

• 1 Considering Matthew Shepard: Prologue, 1. Cattle, Horses, Sky and Grass 07:13
• 2 Considering Matthew Shepard: Prologue, 2. Ordinary Boy 06:55
• 3 Considering Matthew Shepard: Prologue, 3. We Tell Each Other Stories 04:05
• 4 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 4. Recitation I 00:35
• 5 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 5. The Fence (before) 02:32
• 6 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 6. Recitation II 00:55
• 7 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 7. The Fence (that night) 05:51
• 8 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 8. Recitation III 01:17
• 9 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 9. A Protestor 03:22
• 10 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 10. Keep It Away From Me (The Wound of Love) 03:51
• 11 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 11. Recitation IV 01:03
• 12 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 12. Fire of the Ancient Heart 04:50
• 13 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 13. Recitation V 00:39
• 14 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 14. Stray Birds 01:32
• 15 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 15. We Are All Sons (part 1) 00:39
• 16 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 16. I Am Like You/We Are All Sons (part 2) 07:35
• 17 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 17. The Innocence 03:17
• 18 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 18. Recitation VI 00:21
• 19 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 19. The Fence (one week later) 03:19
• 20 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 20. Recitation VII 00:28
• 21 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 21. Stars 03:17
• 22 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 22. Recitation VIII 00:28
• 23 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 23. In Need of Breath 05:24
• 24 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 24. Gently Rest (Deer Lullaby) 04:22
• 25 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 25. Recitation IX 00:42
• 26 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 26. Deer Song 04:12
• 27 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 27. Recitation X 00:33
• 28 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 28. The Fence (after)/The Wind 04:56
• 29 Considering Matthew Shepard: Passion, 29. Pilgrimage 05:14
• 30 Considering Matthew Shepard: Epilogue, 30. Meet Me Here 04:23
• 31 Considering Matthew Shepard: Epilogue, 31. Thank You 02:36
• 32 Considering Matthew Shepard: Epilogue, 32. All of Us 06:06
• 33 Considering Matthew Shepard: Epilogue, 33. Cattle, Horses, Sky and Grass (Reprise) 02:34
• Total Runtime 01:45:06

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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