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JANUARY FEBRUARYAPRIL“The human “Over voice the is, as top I’m magically so clearly beautiful reminded … this each night, voice one was of the a true, marvel.” beautiful instruments.”“A revelation for me ... so moving.”This program is supported by donations toThe Sacred Spirit of RussiaThursday, January 31, 7:30pmSt. Mary’s Catholic Church, FredericksburgFriday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2, 8pmSt. Martin’s Lutheran Church, AustinSunday, February 3, 3pmSt. Martin’s Lutheran Church, AustinThe great Russian choral tradition, with its lush sound andheartfelt expression, has informed and inspired Conspirare’s ownmusic-making. Hear tradition come alive in these illuminatingperformances of vibrant works by the great Romantic composersSergei Rachmaninov and Alexander Grechaninov, masterfulchoral writer Pavel Chesnokov, and more – all deeply evocative ofa nation’s soul. Soon to be another Conspirare recording, madepossible with generous support from the Kodosky Foundation.“I was absolutely transfixedfrom the moment it started.Chorus members were soengaged and the interpretationwas just wonderful.”Fusion: Choral Song Meets Slam PoetryFriday, April 26, 8pmND at 501 Studios, AustinSaturday, April 27, 7pm and 9:30pmND at 501 Studios, Austin Two Saturday Performances!Feel the heat as new art is created before your eyes! Passionateand powerful Austin slam poets Lacey Roop, Kevin Burke, andDanny Strack join Craig Hella Johnson and six Company of Voicessingers to riff, improvise, and interweave musical magic with the spokenword. The program includes two works by Craig Hella Johnson, set tothe words of Paul Monette and David Constantine. It’s choral musicredefined, in one of Austin’s coolest new venues – and your presencesparks the fire.Conspirare’s new Fund for Artistic Innovation.Left, from top: Lacey Roop, Kevin Burke, and Danny Strack67

MAY“What a blessing Conspirare is to me and to thousands all over the country.”JUNE“Such a lush, incredible assemblage of voices and instruments.”Songs of the SoulFriday, May 31, 8pmSt. John Neumann Catholic Church, Austin One Austin performance!Beethoven: Missa SolemnisTwo hundred musicians,one monumental masterworkRobert Kyr’s Songs of the Soul transfixed audiences when ConspirareSunday, June 9, 4pmLong Center for the Performing Arts, Austin8David Farwig, baritoneAbigail Haynes Lennox, sopranopremiered it in 2011. Now Company of Voices, soprano and baritonesoloists, and the Victoria Bach Festival string orchestra reprise thisenthralling modern cantata, in a new sacred space with superbacoustics. Plus the world premiere of a new Kyr work The Cloud ofUnknowing, based on 14 th century mystical texts. A sublime eveningnot to be missed – soon to be another fabulous Conspirare recording.These performances and recording are made possible by the generoussupport of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, National Endowment forthe Arts, Nancy Scanlan, and an anonymous patron.Also Saturday, June 1, 7:30pm at First United Methodist Churchin Victoria, in collaboration with the Victoria Bach Festival.Tickets and info at victoriabachfestival.org.Robert Kyr, composerThrill to the irresistible dynamism of one of the world’s mostdramatic choral works. Craig Hella Johnson conducts an expandedCompany of Voices (including Conspirare Symphonic Choir, TexasState University singers, and the Victoria Bach Festival Chorus),soloists, and full Victoria Bach Festival orchestra in Beethoven’smonumental masterpiece. The 20th anniversary season’s grand finale!Free pre-concert talk at 3pm by music educator Margaret Perry,director of the Armstrong Community Music School.Soloists: Soprano Mary Wilson (top), bass-baritone Kevin Deas (center left),mezzo-soprano Emily Lodine (center right), and tenor Dann Coakwell (bottom).Also Saturday, June 8, 7:30pm at VictoriaFine Arts Center, in collaboration with theVictoria Bach Festival. Tickets and info atvictoriabachfestival.org.“I’ve never enjoyed a choralconcert any more than [this]… The musicians’ perfection,control and stamina wasbreathtaking.”9

10CONSPIRARE YOUTH CHOIRSThis JoyNina Revering, CYC DirectorFriday, December 14 & Saturday, December 15, 7:30pmSt. Martin’s Lutheran Church, AustinThe Conspirare Youth Choirs’ popular holiday concert includesseasonal works by Bob Chilcott, Eleanor Daley, Franz Gruber, CamilleSaint-Saens, and J. S. Bach and features the sparkling Magnificatby Italian Baroque composer Nicola Porpora. Let this captivatingperformance fill your season with inspiration and joy.American GloryFriday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4, 7:30pmSt. Martin’s Lutheran Church, AustinExplore our homeland’s rich tapestry of vocal music with the ConspirareYouth Choirs as they weave folk music from the Appalachians to Hawaiiwith jazz standards and American spirituals. You’ll delight in our youngsingers’ artistry as they bring the glory of the American song tradition tolife in this deeply meaningful repertoire.BIG SINGwhere the audience is the choirThursday, September 6, 6pm Topfer Theatre at ZACH, AustinTuesday, December 18, 6pm St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, AustinThursday, May 16, 6pm Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, AustinLet your voice ring at Conspirare’s free community sings! A special BigSing in September kicks off the 20th-anniversary season with music,cake, and a sneak peek at ZACH’s new Topfer Theatre, and for the firsttime a Big Sing will be held in December so participants can enjoyholiday favorites.Holiday GalaMonday, December 10, 5:30pm Long Center for the Performing Arts, AustinAn enchanted evening: reception and dinner before the finalperformance of “Conspirare Christmas,” plus a champagne and dessertafter-party with the artists. Call 512-476-5775 to order tickets.wondernightSaturday, March 2, Topfer Theatre at ZACH, AustinSPECIAL EVENTS“I had chills up and down my“Unique beauty … an atmosphere in which the music can truly be experienced, “The and enters Big Singspine absorbing the beauty.”your is a soul.” wonderful gift you give the Austin community.”(Above and left) Conspirare Youth Choir flash-mobperformance at Bob Bullock Texas State HistoryMuseum, March 2012.“Sometimes there is an indescribablemoment when unexpected harmonies toucha nerve in the heart and stop the breath.”SPECIAL EVENTSSeason SUSTAINING UNDERWRITER& Sponsor of the Holiday GALAA unique and wondrous event to celebrate Conspirare’s past andsupport our future. There’ll be sparkling music (including creative newdelights by Craig Hella Johnson), a marvelous dinner, and an auctionof fabulous items including personalized, private concerts by favoriteConspirare artists. Call 512-476-5775 to order tickets.Polyfollia Festival & Paris PerformanceOctober 30-November 4 Polyfollia Festival, Saint-Lô, Normandy, FranceNovember 6 Église Saint-Louis-en-l’Île, Paris, FranceConspirare gives six festival performances for global arts presentersand French music lovers, and a public concert in the heart of Paris.The concerts will showcase North American music plus Craig HellaJohnson’s special arrangement of My Normandy. p o ly f o l l i a.org11

Season SUSTAINING UNDERWRITER& Sponsor of the Holiday GALAConspirare’s newest CDSamuel Barber: An American Romantic will be released September 2012!Visit us online at Conspirare.org to see our entire catalog of music.Sign up for our e-newsletter, like us on Facebook, and followus on Twitter for the latest about availability, release party, & more.Business & Foundation SupportersBain ConsultingThe Aaron Copland Fund for MusicJohn E. Fetzer InstituteThe Ann & Gordon Getty FoundationHeritage Title CompanyHornaday Design print design servicesThe Keating Family FoundationThe Kodosky FoundationThe Mattsson McHale FoundationOregon Community FoundationRussell Hill Rogers Fund for the ArtsThe Still Water FoundationTesComThe Rachael & Ben F. Vaughan FoundationWeHaveMoved!505 E. Huntland Dr., Suite 155Austin, Texas 78752(512) 476-5775Non-Profit OrgUS PostagePaidAustin TexasPermit No. XXPublic Funding AgenciesConspirare is funded and supported in part by the Cityof Austin through the Cultural Arts Division, the TexasCommission on the Arts, and the National Endowmentfor the Arts.Media Sponsors