Orfeó Català Sings 'Considering Matthew Shepard': Palau de la Música Catalana
About the Event
The Orfeó Català and his family of choirs inaugurate this season with the European premiere of the choral work of Hella Johnson 'Considering Matthew Shepard', conceived as a three‐part passion.
In October of 1998, Matthew Shepard -- a young, gay student at the University of Wyoming in Laramie -- was kidnapped, severely beaten, tied to a fence and left to die alone in a field. Approaching the eve of the 20th anniversary, Craig Hella Johnson has responded with his work 'Considering Matthew Shepard'.
Practical Information
Orfeó Català Concert Series
Choral singing is the focus of this concert series. Honoring the words of Catalan poet Joan Maragall, who once described the Palau as the "House of Singing", this series presents the Choral School and Palau ensembles as well as prestigious national and international guest choirs.
Cast / Production
Marta Mathéu, soprano
Gemma Coma‐Alabert, mezzo
Manu Guix, tenor
Joan Martín‐Royo, baritone
Orfeó Català (Pablo Larraz, assistant director)
Cor de Cambra del Palau de la Música
Cor Jove de l’Orfeó Català (Esteve Nabona, director)
Cor de Noies de l’Orfeó Català (Buia Reixach, directora)
Craig Hella Johnson, piano
Instrumental ensemble
Simon Halsey, conductor
