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
- Conspirare Website | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram
- Unity: Songs of Invitation virtual choir project
Theme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic