Program includes regional premieres of David Lang’s the national anthems, and Mass Transmission by Mason Bates. The Symphonic Choir will be joined by instrumental collaborators the Artisan Quartet, Austin Haller (organ), Faith DeBow (piano and electronica), Thomas Burritt (percussion) and Utah Hamrick (double bass).

Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson reflects on the program, “Never before in my life have I felt so urgently the absolute necessity of coming together to sing and listen as a way to navigate our lives together and to express all we are holding in this intense and challenging time. It is a truly powerful experience when people from throughout the community come together to form an extraordinary choir that not only sings great music but also represents our city proudly and holds the pulse of its people. I am greatly inspired by the members of the Conspirare Symphonic Choir who, through their singing, breathe life into the imagination of Austin. Their performances are about musical excellence, freedom of expression and love. Our fall program presents powerful music which I am very excited to share with Austin audiences. The major works on the program are composed by two of the most compelling composers on the musical scene today. It promises to be a stirring and deeply engaging evening of music and an inspirational way to come together.”

Selections on this program include:

David Lang\’s the national anthems

Selections from Songs of Love by Will Todd

Mason Bates\’  Mass Transmission

Kentaro Sato\’s Tsunangari