Cantabile Choirs of Kingston is honored to perform Considering Matthew Shepard by acclaimed composer Craig Hella Johnson. This powerful and poignant oratorio will be performed at The Spire, 82 Sydenham St, Kingston, Ontario, on May 25th at 7:30pm.
Considering Matthew Shepard, a large-scale work for soloists, chorus, and instrumental ensemble, is a dramatic work centered around the tragic death of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man whose murder in 1998 became a pivotal moment in American discourse on hate crimes and LGBTQ+ rights.
Premiered in 2016, Considering Matthew Shepard has rapidly captivated the global choral community due to its powerful musical narrative, innovative structure, and universal themes of love, loss, and human dignity. In Canada, as in many other parts of the world, the work has resonated deeply, prompting numerous performances across the country.
Considering Matthew Shepard is not your typical choral experience. The piece includes narration, projection and sound design, and a wide variety of musical styles that represent a celebration of diversity: everything from classical, musical theatre and pop, to country, blues, gospel.
For more information about the performance and to purchase tickets, please visit www.cantabilechoirs.ca or contact info@cantabilechoirs.net.
Event Details:
Cantabile Choirs presents ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’
Saturday, May 25 at 7:30pm
The Spire, 82 Sydenham St. Kingston, ON
Tickets: cantabilechoirs.ca