Two of Whitacre's latest works for chorus, "Alleluia" and "Oculi Omnium" are available now through Chester Music.
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A dynamic, one-day workshop for singers, conductors and composers with Eric Whitacre. Next up: London, UK on June 24th.
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Eric received a Grammy Award for his Light & Gold album. Watch the video of his acceptance speech. CHOIR GEEKS OF THE WORLD UNITE!
3746 videos from 73 countries! Launched April 2nd, live webcast available to watch, installation at Titanic Belfast on April 14th.
Eric Whitacre announces his Top 10 albums to listen to through headphones. Click here to see his choices.
In March 2011 Eric was a guest speaker at the TED Conference in Long Beach. Watch Eric's TED Talk.
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Praised for its vocal beauty, "The Ancient Question, A voyage through Jewish Songs" is the debut album by Grammy Award winning soprano, Hila Plitmann.
Posted on January 25, 2011 at 12:07 am
Just spent the evening co-composing one of the big themes from Pirates 4 with Hans Zimmer. Hila was recording all the solos. What a blast!
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Extraordinary. http://t.co/5kfBt4IJ
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James Kubinski on January 24, 2011 at 5:17 pm
That's awesome. Mr. Whitacre. I am a 3rd year music ed student in Detroit, MI. I'm actually an instrumentalist-but I've got to tell you that your pieces are incredible. Truly a spirtual experience to listen to! I love playing some of the band transcriptions of your works as well. To date I've done Cloudburst, Sleep and right now we are working on Lux. I was wondering if you've ever composed a piece with an instrumental setting in mind? Or specifically for band or orchestra? Just curious. If you don't have the time to answer this I understand.
Michael J. Welten on January 24, 2011 at 9:45 pm
Dear Mr. James Kubinski, correct me if I am mistaken but I believe that the piece October was made for high school band specifically. I'm almost posotive that it was commissioned by a high school band. =)
Chris Hinojosa on January 24, 2011 at 11:58 pm
Hey James. You should check out the Wind Symphony section on this website. Eric has done phenomenal instrumental pieces, October being one of my favorite.
Kristen on January 25, 2011 at 2:22 am
This is FANTASTIC! I had no idea you were co-composing part of the Pirates IV score!! I will definitely be listening for that whenever the movie comes out! =D
Josh H on January 25, 2011 at 2:37 am
I have mixed feelings about the whole concept of Pirates 4, but I'll definitely go to see it with this knowledge in mind!
JK on January 25, 2011 at 2:39 am
Hey hey, that's pretty cool, Eric.
I wonder if more dedicated fans will be able to recognise your input on the score.
Courtney Lea K on January 25, 2011 at 4:36 am
Definitely know which soundtrack I'm buying when it comes out! lol
Ian McDougal on January 25, 2011 at 2:58 pm
You mean I'm actually going to have to go see it now?!
Brandon on January 26, 2011 at 1:46 am
@ James
Also check out Eric's piece Equus, another great piece written exclusively for Winds and Percussion.
Jeremiah Witte on January 26, 2011 at 2:19 am
Awesome! Makes me wonder what an entire film would be like with a Whitacre score… ;-)
Charles Anthony Silv on January 26, 2011 at 3:33 am
Aaarrgghh!
Eric on January 26, 2011 at 4:44 am
ARRRRGHH!
Jon Fisher on January 26, 2011 at 3:44 pm
That’s awesome! Just gave me a new reason to go see the movie! (I was gonna go see it anyway.) Eric Whitacre + Hans Zimmer= Groundbreaking.
‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ Soundtrack Update « Film Music Reporter on March 24, 2011 at 9:47 am
[...] movie is composer and conductor Eric Whitacre who has co-written one of the film’s new themes according to his blog. Finally, Walt Disney Records has announced a May 17, 2011 release date for the soundtrack album. [...]
Jessica on May 26, 2011 at 1:38 am
When I was watching On Stranger Tides this past weekend, I thought that the Mermaids theme sounded oddly Whitacre-esque. I was absolutely delighted when I found out that this was because it was cowirtten by Eric Whitacre! Good for you sir, I enjoyed the soundtrack of this film quite a bit.
Brooke deRosa on May 31, 2011 at 2:39 am
That's so exciting!! I absolutely ADORED the pirates 4 score!!
David Allen on June 1, 2011 at 3:01 am
Absolutely gorgeous theme – and so beautifully sung! Have been listening to it on loop – just need to go and see the movie now…
David Brock on June 5, 2011 at 1:14 pm
OH! What a surprise it was to see your name on the Pirates 4 credits list this evening. I had no idea!!! I haven't been keeping up with the blog lately, so I missed, but WOW was the Mermaid's music amazing. I would not be at all upset if you and Mr. Zimmer worked together in the future! Great work!