Albany Pro Musica, the Capital Region’s preeminent choral ensemble, presents the Capital Region premiere of “Considering Matthew Shepard,” a choral drama by Craig Hella Johnson, at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, New York on Sunday, March 9 at 3 p.m. (Note: The audio indicates the incorrect start time for the concert.)
The oratorio, “Considering Matthew Shephard,” reflects on the life, death, and legacy of Matthew Shepard, a young man whose murder in 1998 was a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights.
For the concert, Albany Pro Musica will be joined by special guests from the Albany Gay Men’s Chorus, Albany Voices of Pride, and APM’s High School Choral Festival Honor Choir.