EP508: 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

• 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