Considering Matthew Shepard (GRAMMY®-Nominated)

Harmonia Mundi HMU 807638 – 1hr 45' 26"

2-DISC SET

Conspirare performs a full-length work 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.

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.

Track Listing:

DISC ONE

1. Prologue: Cattle, Horses, Sky and Grass
2. Prologue: Ordinary Boy
3. Prologue: We Tell Each Other Stories
4. Passion: Recitation I
5. Passion: The Fence (Before)
6. Passion: Recitation II
7. Passion: The Fence (That Night)
8. Passion: Recitation III
9. Passion: A Protestor
10. Passion: Keep it Away From Me (The Wound of Love)
11. Passion: Recitation IV
12. Passion: Fire of the Ancient Heart
13. Passion: Recitation V
14. Passion: Stray Birds
15. Passion: We Are All Sons (Part 1)
16. Passion: I Am Like You / We Are All Sons (Part 2)
17. Passion: The Innocence

DISC TWO

1. Passion: Recitation VI
2. Passion: The Fence (One Week Later)
3. Passion: Recitation VII
4. Passion: Stars
5. Passion: Recitation VIII
6. Passion: In Need of Breath
7. Passion: Gently Rest (Deer Lullaby)
8. Passion: Recitation IX
9. Passion: Deer Song
10. Passion: Recitation X
11. Passion: The Fence (After) / The Wind
12. Passion: Pilgrimage
13. Epilogue: Meet Me Here
14. Epilogue: Thank You
15. Epilogue: All of Us
16. Epilogue: Cattle, Horses, Sky and Grass (Reprise)