This Is Who We Are #3: A New Year's Conspirare Classic

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...falling and black folders bobbing up and down. The music's joyousness had everyone bouncing as if on springs...."

May 6, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Extreme Metal All-Stars Vltimas Debut “Monolilith”

Ex-Morbid Angel singer David Vincent hosted local LP sessions

"...“Our goal was to create extreme music that is also intelligible,” offered Vincent. “We also selected..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Arts Give Harvey Relief

Comedy and classical music benefits raise $280K for Houston

"...Stand-up comics and classical musicians aren't the first folks you turn to during a..."

Sept. 14, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Classically Speaking

Focusing on Haydn and Mozart, La Follia did a lovely job linking classical to baroque

"...As an undergraduate, I majored in music theory, with harpsichord as my principal instrument. As is..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

All Over Creation: Unexpected Losses

Sudden deaths make us stop, but they should also make us think

"...lively force in Austin's improv, slam poetry, theatre, and music communities, had died one week before his 26th birthday...."

Feb. 10, 2012 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Culture Flash

A dozen NEA grants, an Austinite for State Artist, and Austin High takes state

"...education programs for area high school students Austin Chamber Music Center: $39,000 to support chamber music instruction for students..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

A New Year's Conspirare Classic

A choral welcome to the new year that opened one up to all time and all creation

"...falling and black folders bobbing up and down. The music's joyousness had everyone bouncing as if on springs...."

Jan. 15, 2010 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Conspirare

A PBS special puts you right in the midst of this celebrated choral ensemble

"...and widespread critical raves and invitations to perform at choral assemblies across the planet and what all, this program,..."

March 6, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Classical Organizations

Classical companies respond to the economic crisis before the fat lady can sing

"...that isn't breaking out the violins is Austin's classical music community. Instead, a couple of our most prominent local..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Wondrous Journey

At Conspirare's concert Wondrous Journey, the sheer pleasure that this choral ensemble's members take in singing shone through even more resplendently than usual

"...of Conspirare, a fact splendidly in evidence throughout the choral ensemble's concert Wondrous Journey. Artistic director Craig Hella Johnson..."

March 3, 2006 Arts Review by Robert Faires

'Por Vida: A Tribute to the Songs of Alejandro Escovedo'

Texas platters

"...Vida: A Tribute to the Songs of Alejandro Escovedo'(Or Music)..."

July 23, 2004 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The George W Bush Singers, a group of Austin musicians including, among others, Guy Forsyth and Chronicle photographer Todd..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Midsummer Night's Renaissance

Conspirare's midsummer concert of choral works from the Renaissance provided yet another example of enchanting song by this local treasure

"...Of the many formidable classical music ensembles in Austin, Conspirare always stands out for the..."

July 2, 2004 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Articulations

UT delays the closing of Bass Concert Hall for a year, Conspirare wants to sing an ode by a young Austin poet, and Zach decides whether it wants to go out with Sally Bowles or Roxie Hart

"...of Great Things, around the relationship between poetry and music, with choral settings of poems by Emily Dickinson, John..."

April 2, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Turandot

Calaf's quest for the heart of the icy princess Turandot is the stuff of legend and, in Austin Lyric Opera production of Puccini's opera, was an opportunity to hear some exquisite music excellently performed.

"...Opera production, was an opportunity to hear some exquisite music excellently performed...."

Nov. 28, 2003 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Day Trips

Rose Hill Manor is more than just another B&B.

"...Hall celebrates the old German tunes presented by local choral groups, Sept. 22. 830/625-5391...."

Sept. 21, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

What a Tangled WWWeb

"...Bolding, conductor of the Round Rock Community Choir and choral director at Pflugerville High. She penned it after having..."

Dec. 1, 1995 Arts Column

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...This year, they’re revamping seasonal favorites with their signature choral flair and inviting you to “a night of musical..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Five Recommended Austin Arts Events

Our weekly pick of the top art events to get you out of the house

"...Omeroglu (sound designer); Anna Claire Brunelli & Henna Chou (musician); BLiPSWiTCH & Sloane Lenz (wardrobe designer); Celeste Camfield &..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

We Came for the Feels... and Rod Wave Delivered

Chart-topping singer unites us in vulnerability

"...on a moving platform amidst smoke, drums, and soft choral chanting. The crowd was a mix of ages, from..."

Aug. 29, 2021 Music Post by Clara Wang

Review: con flama

Salvage Vanguard puts us on the bus for an illuminating ride

"...more of the performers. The shifting of voices, the choral fusion of them, gives these portraits a dreamlike quality,..."

April 6, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Spectrum Theatre Company's Spunk

This Austin company weaves three classic tales by Zora Neale Hurston into a spirited service full of sass and grit

"...we're told by Blues Speak Woman, one of three musical guides through the stories here. What follows – "Sweat,"..."

July 29, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

aGLIFF Announces Lineup

Austin's favorite LGBTQ fest drops next month

"...When E betrays her dream of becoming a professional musician by making a deal with the sociopathic nightclub owner,..."

July 28, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Fall in re: Verse

Raking up some of the season's poetry collections

"...Slam's weekly slams at Spider House Ballroom. This week, choral ensemble Conspirare is presenting a program of music set..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Review: 'Pulp'

No William Shatner here, mind you

"...much of the Nineties a common cover story for music rags like NME, Q, and Melody Maker. The band's..."

March 10, 2014 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

Food Events

Nov. 29-Dec. 5

"...buffet from Tamale King to the tunes of Christmas music, and shop with area artisan vendors. Wine shoppers get..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

What the Hell Is Going On, Austin Arts Scene?

Here: Some nuggets of news from the frontlines of local culture.

"...Still, the replacement makes a kind of sense, as..."

Nov. 21, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top 10 Ensembles of 2012

The year's most memorable groupings in classical music, dance, and theatre

"...ENSEMBLE VIII Within a few years, we'll see this choral ensemble's name alongside the most distinguished in its genre...."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

Sufjan Stevens

Complete catalogs trump career overviews

"...project looks like an Archie McPhee catalog gone haywire. Musically, it's equally kaleidoscopic. Fitting neatly next to Stevens' most..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

All Over Creation: Let's Get Lost

Art can carry you to some wonderful places if you just don't think so much

"...once in a while, you'll encounter a piece of music or a picture or a play and find your..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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