The piece credits “AV Engineering by Bill Bartilson” - not sure what all that covers, but this experience not only sounds beautiful (despite being recorded at different locations) but also looks beautiful, with artfully arranged boxes and effects. I was particularly impressed with cellist, Marta Bagratuni, whose exquisitely mournful strings are featured throughout.
Directed by Matt Eldred, this 43-minute experience features musicians from across the entire United States, and guest appearances from Kristy Allen, David Bendena, Amy Handelman, Diego Love-Ramirez, Kammal Reffigee, Zach Riley, and Alex Zikakis. Musicians include David Anderson, Marta Bagratuni, Katie Burk, Seth Burk, Jillian Coleman, Jenny Cook, Jackie King, Nicole Martin, Jon Oakley, Cristina Puentes and Adrian Sanchez.
You can now view this Cantata for free on Peppermint Creek Theatre's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qaq7La-m7w You may also enjoy the 14 minute interview with Director Matt by PCTC Artistic Director, Chad Swan Badgero. It can serve as an informative introduction or an enhancing “after talk.” That video is right next to the Cantata on the Youtube site.
PCTC is also making the piece available for schools and community groups as an educational tool. To learn more about genocide and how to talk about the subject in your classroom, workplace, congregation, or dining room - please visit http://www.peppermintcreek.org for further resources.