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A Tribute to Stephen Paulus. Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare will pay tribute to the late, great Stephen Paulus (1949-2014), known for his lush melodies, elegant craftsmanship and a mastery of understanding the human voice to create gorgeous compositions.

Mr. Paulus was a cherished member of the choral arts community and a mentor and inspiration for choral composers everywhere. He wrote over 400 works for chorus, including 12 operas, and in 1973 co-founded the Minnesota Composers Forum, now known as the American Composers Forum. In 2016 Mr. Paulus was posthumously awarded the Grammy® for Best Contemporary Classical Composition.

The program will feature rarely performed mixed-chorus works, including the five-movement 2007 Conspirare commission, "Poemas de Amor" and favorites such as "Pilgrims’ Hymn" and "Hymn to the Eternal Flame."  Program approximately 90 minutes plus intermission.

Conspirare will also debut the world premiere of "Turn" by contemporary composer Tarik O’Regan. With Faith Debow, piano, and Thomas Burritt, percussion.

Pre-concert talk, "Most Folks Just Called Him Steve," by composer Joshua Shank one hour before each performance.

Event Details

• Date: May 12 & May 13 at 8 PM
• Time: 8 PM (Pre-concert talk at 7 PM)
• Venue: St. Martin's Lutheran Church
• Website: http://conspirare.org/event/stephen-paulus-tribute/

Ticket Information

• Cost: $20-$60 (Students $10)

Presenter Details

• Name: Conspirare

Conspirare is a dream team of singers from around the country. These gifted performers share an overarching commitment to ensemble artistry, delivered in one vibrant voice under the guiding hand of Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson.

Conspirare’s repertoire is as diverse as our talent, spanning eras from medieval to modern. It showcases our artists’ rigorous classical training while expressing the voice of distinctive composers from Bach to Barber, Handel to Kyr, Lassus to Lang.

Conspirare concerts are mosaics of music and poetry, beautifully crafted into inventive programs designed to surprise and delight. So whatever your musical inclinations, you’ll be moved and transformed by the Conspirare experience.

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