Conspirare :: Craig Hella Johnson and Company of Voices

A beloved holiday tradition! Since 1994, Craig Hella Johnson has created a unique program of sacred and secular holiday music, art music and popular music, concert hall performance, and community sing.

This innovative and provocative concert series has inspired countless listeners and sparked conversations long after the last note has sounded. Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson seamlessly interweaves hymns, carols, and popular songs into a moving, unforgettable concert experience.

The 2007 performance features the return of Guest Artist Cynthia Clawson. This vibrant vocalist was named "the most awesome voice in gospel music" by Billboard Magazine and has received a Grammy® and five Dove Awards for her work.

Ms. Clawson was three years old when her father first asked her to sing in the small church he pastored, and Cynthia has not stopped since--from local neighborhood churches to London's Wembley Stadium. Throughout her career, Cynthia has continued to push beyond the boundaries of traditional gospel music, and has reached millions of people throughout the world with her music.

Conspirare is recognized as one of the country's premier choral ensembles. Under the leadership of artistic director Craig Hella Johnson, Conspirare combines outstanding vocal artistry with innovative programming, creating uniquely dynamic choral art. Comprised of professional singers from around the United States, Conspirare has received rave reviews and national acclaim. The ensemble combines classic and contemporary works to lead the audience on a journey of innovative sound, colorful images and thought-provoking literature.

Conspirare presents an annual concert series in Austin and other Texas cities, tours nationally, and has performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York as part of the American Choral Directors Association national convention. Their 2006 CD release, Requiem, was nominated for two Grammy® awards.

"The chorus was absolutely top-drawer, singing with machine-tooled precision, crystalline tonal purity, and amazing stylistic range..." ~Mike Greenberg, San Antonio Express-News

This concert has been generously underwritten by Frost Insurance, Drs. Anne & Will Wagner, Klean Corp International, the University of Houston Victoria, Dorothy Alcorn, and the O'Connor & Hewitt Foundation.