Albany Pro Musica will present the Capital Region premiere of Considering Matthew Shepard, an evocative choral drama by Craig Hella Johnson. This poignant oratorio for chorus, soloists, and chamber orchestra tells the heartbreaking story of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man who was brutally murdered in Wyoming in 1998.
In addition to the concert performance, APM will convene a series of community engagement opportunities that explore the important themes laid out in the oratorio:
Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Learn more about Matthew’s story and the creation of this remarkable oratorio.
February 27 at 7PM
WMHT Public Media
Understanding through Art: A Communal Art-Making Workshop for Queer Youth
With programming for students in grades 8-12 plus a caregiver discussion group. Includes refreshments and student admission to the concert.
March 9 at 12PM
The Arts Center of the Capital Region
Audience Reception
Join the artists and members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies to share and reflect on the performance and on the impact of Matthew’s life, death, and legacy.
March 9 at 5PM
Russell Sage College’s Buchman Pavilion
