This album was recorded at St. Luke's Methodist Church in Houston, Texas, from November 4-6, 2019.
Performer Biography
Conspirare, the choral organization on this album, was awarded the 2019 Texas Medal of Arts and a GRAMMY® award in 2014 for Best Choral Performance.
Composer Biography
Nico Muhly, one of the composers on this album, has received commissions from major institutions like The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Reena Esmail, an Indian-American composer on this album, often quotes from pieces she loves, including both Western composers and Hindustani bandishes.
Performer Biography
The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, featured on this album, has been performing together for 40 years and won a GRAMMY® award in 2004 for 'Best Classical Crossover Recording'.
Composer Biography
Craig Hella Johnson, the conductor and a composer on this album, was named the 2013 Texas State Musician by the Texas State Legislature.
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