Chicxulub

Chicxulub is an electrifying and musically rich work for symphony chorus and chamber orchestra, vividly capturing the planet-altering event of the Chicxulub asteroid impact. The text, written by Dr. David Kring—a leading expert in impact cratering and the scientist who linked the Chicxulub crater to the K-T boundary mass extinction—grounds the work in scientific authenticity and drama. Composer Lee Johnson, celebrated for his Dead Symphony No. 6 and his orchestral, hybrid, choral, and crossover symphonies, brings his signature blend of innovation and emotional depth to the piece. Johnson, who directs the Composition and Technology (COMP|TECH) program at Auburn University, frequently composes and produces with the dynamic chamber orchestra standard affectionately known as the Johnsemble—a bold, boundary-pushing instrumentation that is inspiring a new generation of composers.