Join us for an intimate evening of music for voices and piano by African-American composer Margaret Bonds. Selections include Credo, a setting of W. E. B. Du Bois’ prose poem, and settings of poetry by Langston Hughes. Anton Nel will join Conspirare and perform movements from Spirituals Suite for piano solo. The Los Angeles Times describes Nel as “…a pianist of exceptional sensitivity and stylistic discrimination.”
Tickets begin at $25.
If you would like to attend virtually, visit https://conspirare.org/margaret-bonds-credo/ on the day of the concert to get the concert link. Virtual lobby opens 30 minutes before show time.
Phone: 5124765775
Email: info@conspirare.org
2022/02/15 - 2022/02/15
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Stay after the concert for a talk back with Bonds scholar John Michael Cooper, Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson and artists.
You’re invited to join us for a special ZOOM pre-concert talk with Bonds scholar John Michael Cooper and Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson on Wednesday, February 2 at 12 noon Central. Cooper’s infectious passion for and deep knowledge of Margaret Bonds and her music will infuse a this lively discussion and provide participants essential background for the upcoming performance. Audience questions are encouraged. Sign up for zoom information here.
St. Martin's Lutheran Church
606 West 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701