Kyr / Conspirare- Earth Vigil
With the world premiere recording of the environmental oratorio Earth Vigil, Grammy Award-winning choir Conspirare and conductor Craig Hella Johnson celebrate their long-time artistic relationship with composer Robert Kyr. Earth Vigil tells a tender and moving story of two characters and their dramatic journey amidst great challenges caused by the intensifying climate crisis. This extraordinary new work invites us to remember the wonder and beauty of the natural world and of our lives together on this planet. As it comes to a close, the final scene compels us forward with a profoundly hopeful and emboldening song. Soprano Awet Andemicael and baritone Stephen Lancaster give voice to the leading characters.
Tracklist:
- Earth Vigil~Scene 1.
- Invocation: Creation Story
- Earth Vigil~Scene 1.
- Chorus: Hail, One Life!
- Earth Vigil~Scene 2.
- Narrative I: Remembering
- Earth Vigil~Scene 2.
- Aria: Shining Stonesong
- Earth Vigil~Scene
- Chrous: Hail, One Life! (Refrain I)
- Earth Vigil~Scene 4.
- Narrative II, Part 1: Finding a Time
- Earth Vigil~Scene 4.
- Aria: Thunder Floodsong
- Earth Vigil~Scene 5.
- Narrative II, Part 2: Panic and Anguish
- Earth Vigil~Scene 5.
- Duo Aria: Wildfire Smokesong
- Earth Vigil~Scene 6.
- Narrative II, Part 3: Only One Way
- Earth Vigil~Scene 6.
- Duo Aria: Roaring Riversong
- Earth Vigil~Scene
- Chorus: Hail, One Life! (Refrain II)
- Earth Vigil~Scene 8.
- Narrative III, Part 1: Emerging
- Earth Vigil~Scene 8.
- Lament: All Is Gone
- Earth Vigil~Scene 8.
- Chorus I: The Joyless Land
- Earth Vigil~Scene 8.
- Chorus II: All of You Who Pass By
- Earth Vigil~Scene 8.
- Aria: I Will Go On
- Earth Vigil~Scene 9.
- Narrative III, Part 2: Night Falling
- Earth Vigil~Scene 9.
- Aria: Circle of Arms
- Earth Vigil~Scene 10.
- Narrative III, Part 3: Early Light
- Earth Vigil~Scene 10.
- Chorale Aria: Tree of Life Song
- Earth Vigil~Scene 11.
- Narrative III, Part 4: Fire and Water
- Earth Vigil~Scene 11.
- Finale: Now Is the Time
- Earth Vigil~Scene 11.
- Chorale: Eternal Wonder Arising
With the world premiere recording of the environmental oratorio Earth Vigil, Grammy Award-winning choir Conspirare and conductor Craig Hella Johnson celebrate their long-time artistic relationship with composer Robert Kyr. Earth Vigil tells a tender and moving story of two characters and their dramatic journey amidst great challenges caused by the intensifying climate crisis. This extraordinary new work invites us to remember the wonder and beauty of the natural world and of our lives together on this planet. As it comes to a close, the final scene compels us forward with a profoundly hopeful and emboldening song. Soprano Awet Andemicael and baritone Stephen Lancaster give voice to the leading characters.
Tracklist:
- Earth Vigil~Scene 1.
- Invocation: Creation Story
- Earth Vigil~Scene 1.
- Chorus: Hail, One Life!
- Earth Vigil~Scene 2.
- Narrative I: Remembering
- Earth Vigil~Scene 2.
- Aria: Shining Stonesong
- Earth Vigil~Scene
- Chrous: Hail, One Life! (Refrain I)
- Earth Vigil~Scene 4.
- Narrative II, Part 1: Finding a Time
- Earth Vigil~Scene 4.
- Aria: Thunder Floodsong
- Earth Vigil~Scene 5.
- Narrative II, Part 2: Panic and Anguish
- Earth Vigil~Scene 5.
- Duo Aria: Wildfire Smokesong
- Earth Vigil~Scene 6.
- Narrative II, Part 3: Only One Way
- Earth Vigil~Scene 6.
- Duo Aria: Roaring Riversong
- Earth Vigil~Scene
- Chorus: Hail, One Life! (Refrain II)
- Earth Vigil~Scene 8.
- Narrative III, Part 1: Emerging
- Earth Vigil~Scene 8.
- Lament: All Is Gone
- Earth Vigil~Scene 8.
- Chorus I: The Joyless Land
- Earth Vigil~Scene 8.
- Chorus II: All of You Who Pass By
- Earth Vigil~Scene 8.
- Aria: I Will Go On
- Earth Vigil~Scene 9.
- Narrative III, Part 2: Night Falling
- Earth Vigil~Scene 9.
- Aria: Circle of Arms
- Earth Vigil~Scene 10.
- Narrative III, Part 3: Early Light
- Earth Vigil~Scene 10.
- Chorale Aria: Tree of Life Song
- Earth Vigil~Scene 11.
- Narrative III, Part 4: Fire and Water
- Earth Vigil~Scene 11.
- Finale: Now Is the Time
- Earth Vigil~Scene 11.
- Chorale: Eternal Wonder Arising