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January 27, 202411:00 am PST – 12:30 pm PST

The Sacred Veil with Salastina

Mountain View Mausoleum, Altadena, California, United States

Eric joins Salastina for their Happy Hour No. 120 featuring the world premiere of You Feel Like Home: Suite from The Sacred Veil for Piano Quintet.

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January 18, 2024 – January 19, 2024All Day

Georgia State University Residency

Rialto Center for the Arts, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Eric will be joining Georgia State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra and University Singers for a two-day residency, January 18 – 19, 2024. The residency concludes with the opportunity for local singers to join Eric in concert.

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October 20, 20237:30 pm EDT – 8:30 pm EDT

The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus

Severance Music Center, Cleveland, OH, United States

Eric joins the Cleveland Orchestra Choruses for a week-long residency culminating in a concert on October 20th where he will conduct his 12-movement work The Sacred Veil.

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October 1, 20235:00 pm GMT – 7:00 pm GMT

Choral Concert

Eldborg, Harpa, Reykjavík, Iceland

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September 30, 20231:00 pm GMT – 3:00 pm GMT

Choral Workshop

Langholtskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland

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September 24, 20236:30 pm CEST – 8:30 pm CEST

The Sacred Veil with Cor de Cambra

Auditorio de Zaragoza, Zaragoza,, Spain

Eric will conduct a performance of ‘The Sacred Veil’ with Cor de Cambra from the Palau de la Música Catalana as part of the Saulus Festival in Zaragoza.

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September 23, 202312:00 pm CEST – 1:30 pm CEST

The Sacred Veil with Cor de Cambra

Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona, Spain

Eric will conduct a performance of ‘The Sacred Veil’ with Cor de Cambra in the Petit Palau in Barcelona. 

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September 17, 20235:30 pm CEST – 7:30 pm CEST

Sing with Eric – Interkultur

Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona, Spain

Eric is excited to come to Barcelona to work with the singers of Interkultur on some of his most loved works. The program will include Cloudburst, Lux Aurumque and Eric’s newest piece All Seems Beautiful To Me.

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September 2, 20239:00 am PDT – 10:00 am PDT

Virtual School Zoom

Virtual

Eric will host an open Q&A session for everyone enrolled in The Beautiful Mess: Masterclass in Composition and Creativity.

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July 9, 20237:30 pm PDT – 9:30 pm PDT

A Cappella Academy

Garrison Theater, Claremont, CA, United States

Eric will guest conduct his work ‘Sleep’ with the Academy Choir at the A Cappella Academy. Established by Avi Kaplan, Robert Dietz and Ben Bram, the A Cappella Academy is now in its 10th year.

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June 11, 202311:00 am PDT – 12:00 pm PDT

Virtual Singalong with VOCES8

Virtual

Join Eric and VOCES8 for a virtual singalong of  ‘Sing Gently’ which will be broadcast live from London. Eric and VOCES8 will lead a workshop on the piece culminating in a performance with virtual singers from all over the world. There will also be plenty of opportunities to pose questions during the session.

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June 11, 202310:00 am BST – 3:00 pm BST

Masterclass in Creativity: The Beautiful Mess Live

Pembroke College Auditorium, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Join Eric for the first-ever live version of his online series – The Beautiful Mess: Masterclass in Composition and Creativity. Designed for composers, innovators and performers, the session will explore the creative process from spark to flame.

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June 10, 20237:00 pm BST – 8:15 pm BST

The Choirs of Pembroke College conducted by Eric Whitacre and Anna Lapwood

Pembroke College Auditorium, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Join Eric and Anna Lapwood for a performance with The Choirs of Pembroke College, Cambridge in the beautiful new performance space at Pembroke College. The programme will include some lesser-known choral gems alongside some Whitacre classics. 

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June 10, 20233:30 pm BST – 5:00 pm BST

Choral Workshop

Pembroke College Auditorium, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Join Eric for a choral workshop hosted by Pembroke College, Cambridge. Repertoire includes ‘Sing Gently’, ‘The Seal Lullaby’ and ‘A Boy and a Girl’. Taking place in the brand-new performance venue at Pembroke College, this is your chance to work with Eric in an intimate venue with glorious acoustics, in one of the world’s greatest cities of choral excellence.

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June 9, 20237:00 pm BST – 8:30 pm BST

Eric Whitacre & the Eric Whitacre Singers

Kings Place, London, United Kingdom

Joined by the Eric Whitacre Singers, VOCES8 soprano Andrea Haines and pianist Christopher Glynn, Eric presents a special evening of his much-loved works at Kings Place. He’ll perform his most recent piece ‘All Seems Beautiful To Me’, The Seal Lullaby and his choral arrangement of Depeche Mode’s ‘Enjoy the Silence’, and more.

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June 7, 20231:00 pm BST – 2:00 pm BST

Fireside Chat at Pembroke College, Cambridge

Eric will join the members of the University of Cambridge for a fireside chat hosted by the Director of Music, Anna Lapwood. 

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May 2, 202310:00 am PDT – 11:00 am PDT

Virtual School Zoom

Virtual

Eric will host an open Q&A session for everyone enrolled in The Beautiful Mess: Masterclass in Composition and Creativity.

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April 17, 20237:00 pm EDT – 9:00 pm EDT

The Music of Eric Whitacre (DCINY)

David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, New York, NY, United States

Eric returns to work with the singers of DCINY on the stage of David Geffen Hall. The program will feature a selection of Eric’s most popular works including ‘Lux Aurumque’, selections from ‘The Sacred Veil’, ‘The City and the Sea’, ‘Animal Crackers, Vol. 1 & 2’ and ‘The Seal Lullaby’.

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April 14, 202312:30 pm EDT

Album Signing, The Juilliard Store

The Julliard Store, New York, United States

Eric’s new album ‘Home’ with VOCES8 will be released on Decca Classics on April 14th. In celebration of the release, Eric will be signing copies of the album at The Julliard Store in New York. 

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February 25, 20232:15 pm CET – 3:30 pm CET

The Sacred Veil: Netherlands Radio Choir

Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Eric is honored to conduct the Netherlands Radio Choir with Quirine Vierson (cello) and Nicolas van Poucke (piano) for a matinee performance of The Sacred Veil. This concert will also feature a performance of Toek Numan’s 3 Haiku.

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February 19, 20235:00 pm CET – 7:30 pm CET

Time is a River: Mäennerstimmen Basel

Music Hall, Stadtcasino Basel, Basel, Switzerland

Eric is honored to conduct Mäennerstimmen Basel in the world premiere of Time is a River. Joined by local choirs from the Basel region, Eric will also conduct Sing Gently, Cloudburst and Lux Aurumque among other works.

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February 18, 202310:00 am CET – 3:00 pm CET

Workshop & Singalong

Kulturkirche Paulus, Basel, Switzerland

Join Eric for a workshop in the new Kulturkirche Paulus in Basel. Eric will discuss his new multi-movement choral work The Sacred Veil with the choir directors; followed by a singalong of Sing Gently.

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January 7, 202310:00 am PST – 11:00 am PST

Virtual School Zoom

Virtual

Eric will host an open Q&A session for everyone enrolled in The Beautiful Mess: Masterclass in Composition and Creativity.

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November 29, 20227:00 pm EST – 9:00 pm EST

The Holiday Music of Eric Whitacre (DCINY)

Carnegie Hall, New York City, United States

Eric returns to work with the singers of DCINY on the stage on Carnegie Hall, New York. The program will feature the New York premiere of ‘The Gift of the Magi’ alongside Eric’s ‘The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus’. Applications are now open for singers and tickets will go on sale later in the year.

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November 16, 202212:00 pm PST – 1:00 pm PST

VIRTUAL SCHOOL ZOOM

Virtual

Eric will host an open Q&A session for everyone enrolled in The Beautiful Mess: Masterclass in Composition and Creativity.

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November 3, 2022All Day

Keynote at ISACS

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel, St Paul, Minneapolis , United States

Eric will give the opening keynote at the Independent Schools Association of the Central States on November 3, 2022.

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October 30, 202212:00 am UTC

Synthplex

LA Marriott Burbank Hotel & Convention Center, Burbank, CA, United States

Eric will attend Synthplex All Things Electronic Music Festival 2022.

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October 27, 202212:00 pm PDT – 1:00 pm PDT

Virtual School Zoom

Virtual

Eric will host an open Q&A session for everyone enrolled in The Beautiful Mess: Masterclass in Composition and Creativity.

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October 9, 20222:00 pm MDT – 3:00 pm MDT

The Sacred Veil: Kantorei and the Lamont Symphony Orchestra Strings

June Swaner Gates Concert Hall, Denver, Colorado, United States

Eric is honored to conduct Kantorei and the Lamont Symphony Orchestra Strings in the premiere of The Sacred Veil for chorus and string orchestra.

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October 8, 20227:30 pm MDT – 8:30 pm MDT

The Sacred Veil: Kantorei and the Lamont Symphony Orchestra Strings

June Swaner Gates Concert Hall, Denver, Colorado, United States

Eric is honored to conduct Kantorei and the Lamont Symphony Orchestra Strings in the premiere of The Sacred Veil for chorus and string orchestra.

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October 3, 202212:00 pm EDT – 1:00 pm EDT

Sound Health: Renew/Remix Workshop

Studio K, The REACH, The Kennedy Center, Washington, DC, United States

Eric will join Howard University’s Afro Blue jazz vocal group for a workshop exploring the human voice; the power of communal singing, and the experience of human, shared, in-person sound. They will engage in a conversation with scientists Dr. Jacquelyn Kulinksi and Dr. Psyche Loui to expand upon the scientific reasoning behind these powerful phenomena.

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October 2, 20227:00 pm EDT

Sound Health: Renew/Remix

Concert Hall, The Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C, United States

Eric is honored to join the Sound Health summit’s new instalment Renew/Remix, hosted by soprano Renée Fleming, and Dr. Francis Collins. The summit will feature a performance at the Kennedy Center and conversations with music therapists, researchers, and scientists designed to illustrate the importance of music to mental health and well-being. 

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September 25, 20227:30 pm NZDT – 9:00 pm NZDT

The Sacred Veil: Voices New Zealand

The Opera House, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand

Eric joins Voices New Zealand and New Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir who will perform a programme of Eric’s work including Animal Crackers and Lux Aurumque which will be followed by a performance of The Sacred Veil with Voices New Zealand.

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September 24, 20227:30 pm NZST – 9:00 pm NZST

The Sacred Veil: Voices New Zealand (New Zealand Premiere)

Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand

Eric joins Voices New Zealand and the New Zealand Youth Choir on September 24, 2022. The NZ Youth Choir will perform a programme of Eric’s work including A Boy and a Girl and Lux Aurumque which will be followed by the New Zealand premiere of The Sacred Veil.

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September 17, 20228:00 pm AEST – 9:30 pm AEST

The Sacred Veil: Sydney Philharmonia Choirs

Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney, NSW , Australia

The Sacred Veil: Eric Whitacre Conducts

Eric returns to Australia to conduct the Sydney premiere of his latest major choral work, The Sacred Veil, at the Sydney Opera House.

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September 8, 20227:30 pm AEST – 9:00 pm AEST

The Sacred Veil (Australian Premiere)

Alexander Theatre, The Ian Potter Centre, Melbourne, Australia

The Australian premiere of The Sacred Veil performed by the Choir of Trinity College and Polyphonic Voices, along with cellist Rosanne Hunt, and pianist Rhodri Clarke. The program also includes performances of Lux Aurumque and Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine.

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September 7, 20227:30 pm AEST – 9:00 pm AEST

The Sacred Veil (Australian Premiere)

Alexander Theatre, The Ian Potter Centre, Melbourne, Australia

The Australian premiere of The Sacred Veil performed by the Choir of Trinity College and Polyphonic Voices, along with cellist Rosanne Hunt, and pianist Rhodri Clarke. The program also includes performances of Lux Aurumque and Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine.

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September 6, 20227:00 pm AEST – 8:30 pm AEST

Choral Workshop at Monash University

Alexander Theatre, The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts, Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Eric will be running a choral workshop of his most-loved works at the Alexander Theatre, Monash University.

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July 27, 20228:40 am CDT – 9:40 am CDT

Total Band Director Q&A

Virtual

Eric will present a Q&A session on ‘Emotional Architecture’ as part of the Total Band Director Workshop series.

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July 21, 20224:30 pm EDT – 5:30 pm EDT

Teladoc Health Forum

Omni Seaport, Boston, Massachusetts , United States

Eric will give a keynote on ‘Building a better tomorrow for all’ at the Teladoc Heath Forum which will be followed by a performance of ‘Sing Gently’.

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June 25, 202210:00 am PDT

Virtual School Zoom

Virtual

Eric will host an open Q&A session for everyone enrolled in The Beautiful Mess: Masterclass in Composition and Creativity.

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June 21, 20226:00 pm PDT – 7:00 pm PDT

Happy Hour with Salastina

Virtual

Eric joins Salastina for their virtual Happy Hour: Eric Whitacre and a Deep Field Deep Dive. Attendance is free but pre-registration is required.

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June 4, 202210:00 am PDT – 11:00 am PDT

The NAMM Foundation Grand Rally for Music Education

Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, United States

Eric is honored to be co-hosting the Grand Rally for Music Education alongside NAMM Foundation Executive Director Mary Luehrsen. The event will feature a ground-breaking LIVE virtual performance of ‘Sing Gently’ powered by JackTrip.

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May 31, 2022All Day

The Music of Eric Whitacre (DCINY)

Carnegie Hall, New York City, United States

Eric returns to work with the singers of DCINY on the stage on Carnegie Hall, New York. The program will feature a selection of Eric’s most popular works. Applications are now open for singers and tickets will go on sale later in the year.

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April 29, 2022 – May 1, 2022All Day

World Premiere with the Cincinnati Pops

Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

A new orchestral work from Eric will feature in a program celebrating 10 years of John Morris Russell.

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April 28, 202212:00 am UTC

United States Air Force Bands

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Eric conducts the United States Air Force Bands for the final performance of their Guest Artist Series. 

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April 24, 20224:00 pm PDT – 6:00 pm PDT

The Oregon Repertory Singers: An Afternoon with Eric Whitacre

First United Methodist Church, Portland, Oregon, United States

Eric will be conducting the Oregon Repertory Singers in many of his works including Leonardo Dreams of his Flying Machine, Lux Aurumque, Water Night, and more.

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April 23, 20224:00 pm PDT – 6:00 pm PDT

The Oregon Repertory Singers: An Afternoon with Eric Whitacre

First United Methodist Church, Portland, Oregon, United States

Eric will be conducting the Oregon Repertory Singers in many of his works including Leonardo Dreams of his Flying Machine, Lux Aurumque, Water Night, and more.

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April 14, 2022 – April 30, 2022All Day

Live from London Webcast with VOCES8

Eric joins VOCES8, Christopher Glynn (piano) and Emma Denton (cello) for an intimate new performance of The Sacred Veil as part of VOCES8’s Live from London webcast series. 

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April 9, 202211:00 am BST – 12:00 pm BST

abcd: Emotional Architecture with Eric Whitacre

Virtual

Eric will be presenting a webinar with The Association of British Choral Directors followed by a Q&A.  Eric will be offering a glimpse into his new Virtual School “The Beautiful Mess: Masterclass in Composition and Creativity”.  This session will look at the Emotional Architecture that’s written into the music for the listener and performer.

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April 6, 20229:00 pm BST

The Sacred Veil with VOCES8

Kings Place, London, United Kingdom

Eric joins VOCES8, Christopher Glynn (piano) and Ashok Klouda (cello) for a special performance of The Sacred Veil at King’s Place, London.

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April 6, 20226:30 pm BST

The Sacred Veil with VOCES8

Kings PLace, London, United Kingdom

Eric joins VOCES8, Christopher Glynn (piano) and Ashok Klouda (cello) for a special performance of The Sacred Veil at King’s Place, London.

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March 19, 202210:00 am PDT – 11:00 am PDT

Virtual School Zoom

Virtual

Eric will host an open Q&A session for everyone enrolled in The Beautiful Mess: Masterclass in Composition and Creativity.

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March 15, 20227:30 pm MST – 9:30 pm MST

Brigham Young University: An Evening with Eric Whitacre featuring the BYU Choirs

de Jong Concert Hall, Provo, Utah, United States

Eric returns to work with the BYU Choirs culminating in a concert at the de Jong Concert Hall.

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March 10, 20221:30 pm MST – 2:30 pm MST

The Resonance Series (OU School of Music)

Virtual

Eric will give a keynote as part of The Resonance Series hosted by the Oklahoma University School of Music.

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March 2, 20227:30 pm PST – 8:30 pm PST

Keynote at ACDA Western

Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California, United States

Eric will give the opening keynote at the ACDA Western Conference on March 2, 2022.

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February 12, 20227:30 pm CET – 9:00 pm CET

Time is a River with Männerstimmen Basel (Postponed)

Stadtcasino Basel, Music Hall, Basel, Switzerland

This event has been postponed due to COVID-19. New dates will be announced in due course.

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February 3, 20226:30 pm PST

The Musician’s Studio with California Music Educators Association

Virtual

A live, interactive, online session for grades 6-12 and college music students hosted by the California Music Educators Association.

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February 1, 20226:00 pm PST – 7:00 pm PST

Happy Hour with Salastina

Virtual

Eric joins Salastina for their virtual Happy Hour. Attendance is free but pre-registration is required.

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January 15, 202212:15 pm PST – 1:15 pm PST

Keynote for New Mexico Music Educators Association

Virtual

Eric will give a keynote as part of the New Mexico Music Educators Association’s State Conference. Eric will share lessons from the first three decades of his career and take questions from attendees.

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January 13, 20229:00 pm GMT

The Sacred Veil with VOCES8 (Postponed)

Kings Place, London, United Kingdom

THIS DATE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 6, 2022

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January 13, 20226:30 pm GMT

The Sacred Veil with VOCES8 (Postponed)

Kings Place, London, United Kingdom

THIS DATE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 6, 2022

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January 5, 20229:00 pm GMT – 10:00 pm GMT

Compline at Pembroke College (Postponed)

Chapel of Pembroke College, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Newly appointed as Visiting Composer at Pembroke College, Cambridge, Eric will conduct Compline.

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December 15, 2021 – December 16, 2021All Day

The Midwest Clinic 2021

McCormick Place West, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Eric will open the session with a short presentation sharing life lessons he’s learned throughout the first three decades of his professional career followed by an opportunity for audience members to pose their questions and continue the conversation.

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November 10, 20213:00 pm PST – 4:00 pm PST

Virtual School Webinar

Hosted by Hal Leonard, Eric will present The Beautiful Mess: Masterclass in Composition & Creativity. There will be the opportunity to ask questions about the Virtual School and The Beautiful Mess. Registration is required.

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June 26, 2021All Day

Cambridge Choral Experience (Virtual)

Eric will speak with all attendees of the Cambridge Choral Experience, a day aimed at 11-18 year olds who might be interested in pursuing their music studies at Cambridge University (UK).

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May 28, 202112:00 pm PDT – 12:30 pm PDT

World Premiere of Sing Gently for upper voices powered by JackTrip

Eric will host an event on Facebook Live to present the world premiere of ‘Sing Gently’ for upper voices recorded live by three choirs performing four hundred miles apart within the state of California. Recorded live on JackTrip Virtual Studio, Eric conducted singers from the Southern California Children’s Chorus, San Francisco Girls Chorus and Ragazzi Boys Chorus.

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May 25, 2021All Day

NAMM Advocacy Summit

Zoom Webinar

Eric will take part in “Give Me Five!” as part of the 2021 NAMM Advocacy Summit.

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April 29, 202112:00 pm PDT – 1:30 pm PDT

The Way Forward: Documentary and Q&A

Online

Presented by the Colburn School, The Way Forward is a visually stunning narrative featuring ballet, classical music, jazz, opera, and Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir 6, with 17,572 singers from 129 countries.

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April 23, 20212:00 pm PDT – 3:00 pm PDT

Live Podcast: MoMM@Home

The Museum of Making Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pks9eM1FW9Y

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April 23, 202112:00 pm PDT – 12:30 pm PDT

Virtual Choir 6 Reunion

Hey gang, let’s celebrate! Come join me LIVE as we mark the one year anniversary of the launch of VC6.

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April 19, 20217:30 pm EDT – 8:30 pm EDT

Le Québec Ch@nte 2021

Alliance Chorale Du Québec

Eric joins the line-up for Le Québec Ch@nte 2021 alongside John Rutter and Ola Gjeilo.

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March 20, 20211:00 pm EDT – 2:30 pm EDT

Music Education Webinar

Adelphi University

Eric presents “A Snake Wearing Pants” as part of the Adelphi University Music Education Webinar Series.

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March 19, 20218:30 am PDT – 9:30 am PDT

Keynote and Q&A

ACDA Student Leadership Academy

Eric will speak with the members of the ACDA Student Leadership Academy as part of their 2021 Virtual Conference.

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March 17, 20217:00 am PDT – 7:30 am PDT

Keynote

ACDA National Conference

Eric will give the opening keynote at the American Choral Directors Association National Conference.

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February 19, 2021All Day

Questions and Answers

VCDA District 2 Chorus

Eric will speak with the singers of the Virginia Choral Directors Association District 2 Chorus as part of their virtual 2021 Chorus Event.

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February 12, 202112:00 pm PST – 12:45 pm PST

In Conversation with Eric Whitacre

2021 TMEA Clinic/Convention

Join Eric and Derrick Brookins for a virtual conversation about creativity, composition and life in 2021 as part of TMEA’s Annual Convention.

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February 11, 20215:00 pm PST – 6:00 pm PST

Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Clinic

Eric will speak with MMEA members and Minnesota All-State students as part of the MMEA Midwinter Clinic.

Find out more on the MMEA website.

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January 21, 202110:30 am UTC – 11:30 am UTC

NAMM Believe in Music Week: The Golden Brick with Imogen Heap

Join Eric and ground-breaking singer-songwriter, Imogen Heap (MI.MU gloves, Creative Passport) in conversation about creativity, innovation and writing music. Eric challenges Imogen to take on his 4-note composition challenge in real-time.

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January 20, 202110:30 am PST – 11:15 am PST

NAMM Believe in Music Week: Diversity & Harmony: Ten Years of Virtual Music-Making

Join Eric and NAMM Foundation Executive Director Mary Luehrsen for a conversation about virtual music-making, its role during Covid-19 and in the years ahead. 

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December 13, 202010:00 am PST – 11:00 am PST

Carols in the Kitchen with Maggie’s (Virtual)

Eric was honored to have been asked to write a new carol for Maggie’s Centres which will premiere as part of their virtual Christmas concert, Carols in the Kitchen.

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December 4, 2020All Day

Sing as One: Ten Years of the Virtual Choir (Release Date)

Celebrating 10 years of Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir, this commemorative album features more than 35,000 singers from 145 countries who have come together to sing as one. Every singer is credited in the luxurious full-color booklet of over 200 pages…

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September 5, 202011:00 am PDT – 12:00 pm PDT

YouTube Live Rehearsal: ‘You Rise, I Fall’ from The Sacred Veil

Join Eric live on YouTube for a virtual rehearsal on ‘You Rise, I Fall’ from The Sacred Veil.

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August 30, 202011:00 am PDT – 12:00 pm PDT

The Sacred Veil: Q&A with Eric and Charles Anthony Silvestri on YouTube Live

Join Eric and Charles Anthony Silvestri (Tony) on YouTube to celebrate the release of The Sacred Veil.

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August 28, 202011:00 am PDT – 12:00 pm PDT

The Sacred Veil: Listening Party on YouTube Live

Join Eric on YouTube to celebrate the release of The Sacred Veil and listen to the album in full together. Eric will share some of the “making-of” process and there will be a chance for questions and answers.

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August 15, 202011:00 am PDT – 12:00 pm PDT

YouTube Live Rehearsal: ‘Home’ from The Sacred Veil

Join Eric live on YouTube for a virtual rehearsal on ‘Home’ from The Sacred Veil.

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August 1, 202011:00 am PDT – 12:00 pm PDT

YouTube Live Rehearsal: ‘Child of Wonder’ from The Sacred Veil

Join Eric live on YouTube for a virtual rehearsal on ‘Child of Wonder’ from The Sacred Veil.

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June 22, 2020All Day

DCINY: Concert Bands and Wind Ensembles – Postponed

Disney Hall, Los Angeles, United States

Eric is working with Distinguished Concerts International New York to create a brand new event for concert bands and wind ensembles at Disney Hall, Los Angeles in June 2020. Find out more on the DCINY website.

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June 21, 202012:00 pm EDT – 2:15 pm EDT

YouTube Live: “A Boy and a Girl” Rehearsal and a Conversation with Alex Lacamoire

In celebration of Make Music Day, Eric will lead an online rehearsal of his choral work “A Boy and a Girl” followed by a live discussion with multiple Tony & Grammy winner, Alex Lacamoire (In the Heights, Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen).

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April 18, 20206:00 pm PDT – 10:00 pm PDT

Los Angeles Master Chorale Gala 2020 – POSTPONED

Disney Hall, Los Angeles, United States

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN DUE COURSE.

Eric will be attending the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s 2020 Gala which will honor five-time Grammy Award-winner, Billy Childs, and the extraordinary philanthropy of the women of The Blue Ribbon.

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April 9, 20207:30 pm UTC

Monash University: The Sacred Veil – POSTPONED

Alexander Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN DUE COURSE.

Eric will be joined by cellist, Rosanne Hunt, pianist, Rhodri Clarke and some of Melbourne’s most acclaimed choristers for the Australian premiere of The Sacred Veil.

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April 8, 20207:30 pm UTC

Monash University: The Sacred Veil – POSTPONED

Alexander Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN DUE COURSE.

Eric will be joined by cellist, Rosanne Hunt, pianist, Rhodri Clarke and some of Melbourne’s most acclaimed choristers for the Australian premiere of The Sacred Veil.

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April 7, 20207:00 pm UTC

Choral Workshop – POSTPONED

Alexander Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN DUE COURSE.

Eric will lead a choral workshop at Monash University, Melbourne. Repertoire will include A Boy and a Girl, The Seal Lullaby and Child of Wonder (from The Sacred Veil). The workshop is open to the public and tickets are now on sale.

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March 28, 20202:15 pm UTC

Netherlands Radio Choir: The Sacred Veil – CANCELLED

Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Following the world premiere at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Eric joins the Netherlands Radio Choir for the Dutch Premiere of The Sacred Veil.

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March 6, 20208:00 pm GMT-0700

ACDA: The Sacred Veil

Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Eric will conduct the CSULB Chamber Singers in a performance of The Sacred Veil at the ACDA Western Region conference.

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March 3, 20203:00 pm GMT-0500

The Society of the Four Arts O’Keefe Speaker Series

Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium, 100 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Eric will return to The Society of the Four Arts O’Keefe Speaker Series on March 3, 2020. Joining a line up including Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jordan Peterson, Glenn Lowry, Yeonmi Park and Marlene Strauss, Eric will deliver a keynote entitled “Finding Your Voice”.

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March 1, 20204:00 pm UTC

Portland State University

Viking Pavilion at the Peter W. Stott Center, Portland, OR, United States

Eric will conduct the Portland State Choirs, Portland State University Wind Symphony and city-wide high school honor choir in a concert at Portland State University.

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February 22, 20207:30 pm GMT-0500 – 9:30 pm GMT-0500

Deep Field with the New World Symphony

New World Center, Miami Beach, Florida, United States

As part of “Music of the Spheres: A Space Concert”, Eric will conduct Deep Field with the New World Symphony. Conductor Edwin Outwater will conduct the rest of the space-themed program including Holst’s The Planets and Debussy’s Claire de lune. Ticketholders are invited to a post-concert discussion with NASA astronomers following the concert.

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February 21, 20207:30 pm GMT-0500 – 9:30 pm GMT-0500

Deep Field with the New World Symphony

New World Center, Miami Beach, Florida, United States

As part of “Music of the Spheres: A Space Concert”, Eric will conduct Deep Field with the New World Symphony. Conductor Edwin Outwater will conduct the rest of the space-themed program including Holst’s The Planets and Debussy’s Claire de lune. Ticketholders are invited to a post-concert discussion with NASA astronomers following the concert.

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February 4, 20207:30 pm GMT-0500

Georgia State University

Rialto Center for the Arts, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As part of his residency at Georgia State University, Eric will perform a selection of his works with GSU’s Choral and Wind Ensembles.

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December 14, 20192:00 pm GMT-0800

Los Angeles Master Chorale: Festival of Carols

Disney Hall, Los Angeles, United States

Eric is honored to be once again conducting the Los Angeles Master Chorale Festival of Carols concerts. The program will feature many treasured carols and songs, plus a world premiere of Eric’s The Gift of the Magi, a setting of O. Henry’s charming tale of love and giving.

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December 7, 20198:00 pm GMT-0800

Los Angeles Master Chorale: Festival of Carols

Disney Hall, Los Angeles, United States

Eric is honored to be once again conducting the Los Angeles Master Chorale Festival of Carols concerts. The program will feature many treasured carols and songs, plus a world premiere of Eric’s The Gift of the Magi, a setting of O. Henry’s charming tale of love and giving.

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November 24, 20192:00 pm UTC

DCINY: The Holiday Music of Eric Whitacre

Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, United States

Eric and Distinguished Concerts Singers International perform a variety of Eric’s works on the Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, NY.

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November 10, 20197:30 pm UTC

The Florida Orchestra and Master Chorale of Tampa Bay

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL, United States

Eric conducts the Florida Orchestra and the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay for an evening culminating in a performance of Deep Field: the Impossible Magnitude of our Universe. This will be accompanied by a projection of the film created following Virtual Choir 5 in 2018.

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November 9, 20198:00 pm UTC

The Florida Orchestra and Master Chorale of Tampa Bay

Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

Eric conducts the Florida Orchestra and the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay for an evening culminating in a performance of Deep Field: the Impossible Magnitude of our Universe. This will be accompanied by a projection of the film created following Virtual Choir 5 in 2018.

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November 9, 20193:00 pm GMT-0500 – 4:30 pm GMT-0500

Choral Workshop

Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

Eric will lead a choral workshop at the Mahaffey Theatre in St Petersburg followed by a Q&A session. Repertoire will include Sleep, A Boy and a Girl, and The Seal Lullaby. This event is co-presented by The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and The Florida Orchestra.

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November 8, 20198:00 pm UTC

The Florida Orchestra and Master Chorale of Tampa Bay

Ferguson Hall, Straz Center, Tampa, FL, United States

Eric conducts the Florida Orchestra and the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay for an evening culminating in a performance of Deep Field: the Impossible Magnitude of our Universe.

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October 26, 20197:30 pm UTC – 9:15 pm UTC

The Sacred Veil – European Premiere

St John’s Smith Square, London, United Kingdom

Eric brings his professional choir to St. John’s Smith Square in two performances of his brand-new piece – The Sacred Veil. Premiered at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Los Angeles Master Chorale in February, this 12-movement work written with poet/lyricist and long-time collaborator, Charles Anthony Silvestri, tells the true story of love, loss, grief and the search for solace.

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October 26, 20192:30 pm UTC – 4:00 pm UTC

Choral Workshop

St John’s Smith Square, London, United Kingdom

Eric will lead a choral workshop as part of the first ever European performances of The Sacred Veil at St. John’s Smith Square.

Workshop repertoire includes Eric’s Sleep, Lux Aurumque and Child of Wonder (the final movement from The Sacred Veil). Music will be provided to you on arrival.

If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Music Productions at [email protected].

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October 25, 20197:30 pm UTC – 9:15 pm UTC

The Sacred Veil – European Premiere

St John’s Smith Square, London, United Kingdom

Eric brings his professional choir to St. John’s Smith Square in two performances of his brand-new piece – The Sacred Veil. Premiered at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Los Angeles Master Chorale in February, this 12-movement work written with poet/lyricist and long-time collaborator, Charles Anthony Silvestri, tells the true story of love, loss, grief and the search for solace.

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October 22, 20197:00 pm UTC

Voce

Immanuel Congregational Church, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Eric is honored to conduct New England-based chamber choir Voce for the opening concert of its 2019-2020 season. Taking place at Immanuel Congregational Church in Hartford, CT, the concert – entitled Prelude – will feature a selection of Eric’s music.

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August 31, 20196:00 pm UTC – 7:15 pm UTC

Big Sing 2019 with the Los Angeles Master Chorale

The Music Center Plaza, Los Angeles, California, United States

Big Sing returns this summer as part of the Music Center’s Plaza for All Celebration, commemorating its newly renovated plaza. The sing-along will include members of the Los Angeles Master Chorale and over 2,000 people from throughout Los Angeles, led by Eric, Grant Gershon, Jenny Wong and Sue Fink.

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June 7, 20197:30 pm PDT

Deep Field at Griffith Observatory

Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater, 2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, California, United States

Eric will present Deep Field: The Impossible Magnitude of our Universe as part of the Griffith Observatory’s regular All About Space program. The event is free and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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June 1, 20197:00 pm UTC

Deep Field at the World Science Festival

Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 1), Brooklyn, New York, United States

The first-ever outdoor screening of Deep Field will take place at the World Science Festival in New York on June 1, 2019. In the stunning surrounds of Brooklyn Bridge Park, Eric will introduce the film which will be accompanied by live singers from the LaGuardia High School Senior Chorus. The audience will then have the opportunity to put forward questions to Eric and leading astrophysicists following the screening.

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May 22, 20193:00 pm UTC

ATD 2019 International Conference & Exhibition

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, , DC , United States

Eric is honored to be one of the keynote speakers for the 2019 ATD Conference alongside Oprah Winfrey and Seth Godin.

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May 18, 20196:30 pm UTC

Deep Field Screening at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, New York, United States

Eric will present Deep Field: The Impossible Magnitude of our Universe as part of the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts ‘Vibrations’ series in the 50th anniversary year of Woodstock Festival.

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May 15, 20197:30 pm UTC

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Royal Festival Hall, London, United Kingdom

Eric conducts an all-American programme with the RPO and the City of London Choir, including music by Bernstein, John Adams and Copland.

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May 3, 2019All Day

Los Angeles Master Chorale: High School Choir Festival

Disney Hall, Los Angeles, United States

Eric is guest artist for the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s 30th Annual High School Choir Festival.

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April 28, 20198:30 pm UTC

DCINY: The Music of Eric Whitacre

Carnegie Hall, New York, NY, United States

Eric and Distinguished Concerts Singers International perform a variety of the Eric’s works on the Perelman Stage at Carnegie Center, NY.

Applications are now open for choirs and individual singers from all over the world to audition for the chance to be part of this exciting musical event in New York City.

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April 12, 20197:30 pm CEST

Eric & Eric Whitacre Singers: Budapest Spring Festival – SOLD OUT

Grand Hall, Liszt Academy, Budapest, Hungary

Eric and the Eric Whitacre Singers will appear at the 39th Budapest Spring Festival with a programme of Whitacre, Shaw, Bach, Mazzoli and Hogan.

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March 30, 20197:30 pm UTC

Capital University 100 Years of Music Gala Concert Celebration

Mees Hall Auditorium, Capital University, Columbus, OH, United States

Eric joins Lynda Hasseler to lead the Capital Chapel Choir, Choral Union and Chapel Choir alumni in a performance of some of his most well-known works. 

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March 29, 20197:30 pm UTC

Capital University 100 Years of Music Gala Concert Celebration

Mees Hall Auditorium, Capital University, Columbus, OH, United States

Eric joins Lynda Hasseler to lead the Capital Chapel Choir, Choral Union and Chapel Choir alumni in a performance of some of his most well-known works. 

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February 22, 20198:15 pm CET

Deep Field with Brussels Philharmonic

Elisabethkerk, Kortrijk, Belgium

Eric and the Brussels Philharmonic perform a program of Whitacre, Newman and Copland, culminating in the atmospheric Deep Field for orchestra, choir and smartphone app, inspired by the images from the Hubble Space Telescope.

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February 21, 20198:15 pm CET

Deep Field with Brussels Philharmonic

Flagey, Brussels, Elsene, Belgium

Eric and the Brussels Philharmonic perform a program of Whitacre, Newman and Copland, culminating in the atmospheric Deep Field for orchestra, choir and smartphone app, inspired by the images from the Hubble Space Telescope.

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February 17, 20197:00 pm UTC

Los Angeles Master Chorale: The Sacred Veil

Disney Hall, Los Angeles, United States

Eric, composer-in-Residence to the LA Master Chorale, introduces the world premiere of the full concert work The Sacred Veil, including “I Fall” which was memorably performed by the Master Chorale in June 2017.

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February 16, 20192:00 pm UTC

Los Angeles Master Chorale: The Sacred Veil

Disney Hall, Los Angeles, United States

Eric, composer-in-Residence to the LA Master Chorale, introduces the world premiere of the full concert work The Sacred Veil, including “I Fall” which was memorably performed by the Master Chorale in June 2017.

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January 26, 2019All Day

NAMM Grand Rally for Music Education 2019

Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, United States

Eric is thrilled to be taking part in the 2019 NAMM Foundation Grand Rally. As part of the event, singers are invited to join a performance of ‘Fly to Paradise’ and ‘Cloudburst’ with Eric and the Riverside City College Chamber Singers. There will also be a screening of “Deep Field: The Impossible Magnitude of our Universe” following the event.

If you’d like to join, just follow the following steps!

Step 1 – Register for the NAMM Show

Step 2 – Sign up to sing

Step 3 – Tweet @ericwhitacre to let him know you’re coming! (optional)

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December 14, 20187:30 pm GMT

Eric & Eric Whitacre Singers: The Sound of Christmas

St James’s Church, Marylebone, London, United Kingdom

Eric and the Eric Whitacre Singers perform a Christmas programme including Tavener’s The Lamb, Dufay’s Ave Maris Stella, and Eric’s Sainte-Chapelle alongside some familiar Christmas Carols.

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December 10, 20187:00 pm UTC

Bel Canto Choir Vilnius: Open to the world

Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall, Vilnius, Lithuania

Eric joins with Bel Canto Choir Vilnius to present the final concerts of the choir’s “Open to the World” series, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the restoration of Lithuania’s independence. The programme includes works and arrangements by Eric Whitacre including Fly to ParadiseLux AurumqueGlow and Hurt, as well as the revised version of The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus for choir, children’s chorus and piano. Vocalist and guitarist Marius Beck will perform with the choir for Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus, and Man of Constant Sorrow.

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December 9, 20187:00 pm UTC

Bel Canto Choir Vilnius: Open to the world

Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall, Vilnius, Lithuania

Eric joins with Bel Canto Choir Vilnius to present the final concerts of the choir’s “Open to the World” series, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the restoration of Lithuania’s independence. The programme includes works and arrangements by Eric Whitacre including Fly to ParadiseLux AurumqueGlow and Hurt, as well as the revised version of The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus for choir, children’s chorus and piano. Vocalist and guitarist Marius Beck will perform with the choir for Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus, and Man of Constant Sorrow.

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November 17, 2018All Day

Deep Field: Screening at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is hosting two screenings of “Deep Field: The Impossible Magnitude of our Universe” presented by Eric Whitacre on November 17, 2018.

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November 16, 20187:00 pm UTC – 9:30 pm UTC

Deep Field VIP Premiere Screening at Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States

Join Eric, filmmakers from the Space Telescope Science Institute and 59 Productions, astronauts, scientists and members of the extraordinary community that is the Virtual Choir for the first-ever screening of “Deep Field: The Impossible Magnitude of our Universe”.

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September 14, 2018 – September 15, 2018All Day

Sing with Eric at Green Valley HS, Henderson, NV

Green Valley High School, Henderson, NV, United States

Choirs are invited to register for a two-day choral festival at Green Valley HS on September 14-15 2018, to rehearse and perform with Eric.

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July 21, 20182:00 pm UTC

Big Sing California

Disney Hall, Los Angeles, United States

Eric is honored to be leading the Big Sing California in collaboration with the Los Angeles Master Chorale.

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July 19, 201810:00 am GMT-0400 – 4:00 pm GMT-0400

Arts Integration & STEAM Online Conference

Eric delivers the afternoon keynote session of this online conference aimed at K-12 teacher, media specialists and curriculum coordinators.

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July 2, 20188:00 pm UTC

Netherlands Radio Choir

The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Eric and the Netherlands Radio Choir perform a programme of Whitacre and Bernstein.

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June 9, 20188:00 pm IST

Limerick Sings: Gala Concert

University Concert Hall, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

Eric will present a keynote address  and conduct the County Limerick Youth Choir.

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June 9, 20189:30 am IST

Limerick Sings: Choral workshop

University Concert Hall, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

Eric will be holding a choral workshop on Saturday June 9th, leading Sleep, Glow, and i carry your heart. During the session he will share his insights and inspirations as composer and conductor, including an informal Q&A. Attendees will make up the demo choir for the Limerick Sings Saturday Evening Gala Concert.

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May 26, 20187:00 pm UTC

Choral festival concert

McClintock High School, Tempe, AZ, United States

Eric will be giving a concert with local students on Saturday May 26 at McClintock High School in Tempe, AZ. Tickets will cost $20 and will be available on the door.

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May 19, 20188:15 pm UTC – 10:15 pm UTC

Flemish Radio Choir

Flagey, 1050 Brussels, Belgium

Eric Whitacre and the Flemish Radio Choir with a new work: The Sacred Veil.

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May 18, 20188:15 pm UTC – 10:15 pm UTC

Flemish Radio Choir

Jezuïetenkerk, 2500 Lier, Belgium

Eric Whitacre and the Flemish Radio Choir with a new work: The Sacred Veil.

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May 17, 20188:00 pm UTC – 10:00 pm UTC

Flemish Radio Choir

cultuurcentrum Hasselt, Hasselt, Belgium

Eric Whitacre and the Flemish Radio Choir with a new work: The Sacred Veil.

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May 16, 20188:00 pm UTC – 10:00 pm UTC

Flemish Radio Choir

30CC/Predikherenkerk, Leuven, Belgium

Eric Whitacre and the Flemish Radio Choir with a new work: The Sacred Veil.

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May 5, 20187:30 pm UTC – 10:00 pm UTC

Eric Whitacre Singers

St James’s Church Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom

Eric returns to London for a concert with his award-winning professional choir, the Eric Whitacre Singers. The programme will include some of Eric’s new works – I Fall and i carry your heart – alongside some of his most-loved pieces.

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April 15, 20188:00 pm UTC

The Music of Eric Whitacre

David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, New York, NY, United States

Eric and Distinguished Concerts Singers International perform a variety of the Eric’s original and new works on the stage of Lincoln Center, NY.

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April 8, 20181:00 pm UTC

The Music of Eric Whitacre

Carnegie Hall, New York City, United States

Join DCINY and singers from around the world to sing with Eric in the legendary Carnegie Hall in New York City.

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February 16, 2018 – February 17, 2018All Day

TMEA Convention

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, United States

Eric will return to TMEA to deliver the Friday General Session Keynote, lead a reading session and speak to TFME student attendees. 

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January 13, 20187:30 pm UTC – 9:30 pm UTC

Tulsa Symphony

Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Eric joins the Tulsa Symphony and Tulsa Oratorio Chorus as part of their 2017-2018 season.

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December 9, 20172:00 pm UTC – 4:00 pm UTC

LA Master Chorale: Festival of Carols

Disney Hall, Los Angeles, United States

Eric joins the Los Angeles Master Chorale for an array of festive treats.

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December 2, 20172:00 pm UTC – 4:00 pm UTC

LA Master Chorale: Festival of Carols

Disney Hall, Los Angeles, United States

Eric joins the Los Angeles Master Chorale for an array of festive treats.

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October 13, 20178:00 pm UTC – 10:00 pm UTC

The GIA Fall Institute: Light and Gold

Rockefeller Chapel, Chicago, IL, United States

Eric is joined by Grammy-nominated conductor Donald Nally to conduct the Northwestern University Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble.

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July 22, 2017All Day

Eurovision Choir of the Year

Arena Riga, Riga, Latvia

Eric hosts the inaugural Eurovision Choir of the Year.

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July 11, 20177:00 pm UTC – 9:00 pm UTC

BBC Singers

St Mary Magdalene Church, Taunton, United Kingdom

Join Eric and the BBC Singers as they record ‘live for broadcast’ from the beautiful St Mary Magdalene Church in Taunton. The programme will include Eric’s Lux Aurumque and Arvo Pärt’s Passio.

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July 7, 20177:30 pm UTC – 9:30 pm UTC

BBC Singers

Milton Court Concert Hall, London, United Kingdom

Eric Whitacre is thrilled to be returning to work with the BBC Singers once more on a programme entitled “Alive – Choral Music by Eric Whitacre and Contemporaries”.

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June 30, 20177:30 pm UTC – 9:30 pm UTC

National Sawdust with Jad Abumrad

National Sawdust, Brooklyn, New York, United States

Eric joins forces with MacArthur Award-winning radio host Jad Abumrad sharing excerpts of a work-in-progress featuring performances from dynamic cellist Jeffrey Zeigler.

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June 24, 20171:00 pm UTC – 2:00 pm UTC

Chorus America: Big Sing

Grand Park, Los Angeles, California, United States

Join the Los Angeles choral community for Big Sing Los Angeles, hosted by the Los Angeles Master Chorale in downtown Grand Park. Led by LAMC’s Grant Gershon and Eric Whitacre, the event features special Chorus America guest conductors.

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June 23, 201711:00 am UTC – 12:15 pm UTC

Chorus America: Participatory Performances

Hershey/Crocker, Omni Hotel, Los Angeles, California, United States

Eric joins Los Angeles Master Chorale’s Grant Gershon for a session as part of Chorus America’s Annual Conference.

From sing-along Messiahs to virtual choirs, there is incredible power in creating giant communities of singers. How can choruses do that in an effective way? Large-scale participatory choral extravaganzas are popping up all over the globe as people everywhere use their voices to break down barriers. Eric Whitacre and Grant Gershon will share some of their most inspiring experiences and talk about exciting plans for the future.

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June 22, 20178:00 pm UTC – 10:00 pm UTC

Lux Aeterna (Choir Night) – Los Angeles Master Chorale

Disney Hall, Los Angeles, United States

 

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June 17, 2017 – June 18, 2017All Day

Lux Aeterna – Los Angeles Master Chorale

Disney Hall, Los Angeles, United States

The Los Angeles Master Chorale will perform the US premiere of a new piece from Eric, conducted by the composer, as part of the final concert of their 2016-2017 celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first performance of Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna and the first year of Eric’s role as Artist in Residence.

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June 2, 20177:30 pm UTC

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Eric Whitacre Conductor
Cardiff Polyphonic Choir
Côrdydd
Cardiff Ardwyn Singers
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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May 31, 20177:30 pm UTC

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom

Eric Whitacre Conductor
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
City of London Choir

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May 13, 20172:15 pm UTC

Netherlands Radio Choir

Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Eric is thrilled to be working with the Netherlands Radio Choir and performing in Amsterdam’s amazing Concertgebouw.

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April 11, 20177:00 pm UTC

Elmhurst College

Hammerschmidt Chapel, Elmhurst, Illinois, United States

Eric will give a talk at Elmhurst College exploring the topics of creativity & connection and the humanism of technhology. Tickets are $10 or free to music educators and their students.

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March 9, 20177:30 pm UTC

St. Paul, MN – Eric Whitacre Singers – SOLD OUT

The Cathedral of St Paul, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Eric Whitacre Singers US Tour – Spring 2017

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March 7, 20177:00 pm UTC

Milwaukee, WI – Eric Whitacre Singers

St. Josaphat Basilica, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Eric Whitacre Singers US Tour – Spring 2017

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March 5, 20174:00 pm UTC

New York – Eric Whitacre Singers

St. Ignatius Loyola, New York, New York, United States

Eric Whitacre Singers US Tour – Spring 2017

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March 4, 20178:00 pm UTC

University of Connecticut – Eric Whitacre Singers

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Storrs, Connecticut, United States

Eric Whitacre Singers US Tour – Spring 2017

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March 2, 20177:30 pm UTC

Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA – Eric Whitacre Singers – SOLD OUT

Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Philadelphia, United States

Eric Whitacre Singers US Tour – Spring 2017

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February 28, 20178:00 pm UTC

Duke Chapel – Eric Whitacre Singers – SOLD OUT

Duke Chapel, Durham, North Carolina, United States

Eric Whitacre Singers US Tour – Spring 2017

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February 4, 20178:00 pm UTC

Leuven – Flemish Radio Choir

Predikherenkerk, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

Eric returns to Belgium to perform for the second time with the Flemish Radio Choir.

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February 3, 20178:15 pm UTC

Lier – Flemish Radio Choir

Jezuïetenkerk, 2500 Lier, Belgium

Eric returns to Belgium to perform for the second time with the Flemish Radio Choir.

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February 2, 20178:15 pm UTC

Brussels – Flemish Radio Choir

Flagey, 1050 Brussels, Belgium

Eric returns to Belgium to perform for the second time with the Flemish Radio Choir.

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February 1, 20178:00 pm UTC

Ghent – Flemish Radio Choir

Miryzaal, 9000 Ghent, Belgium

Eric returns to Belgium to perform for the second time with the Flemish Radio Choir.

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January 29, 20171:30 pm UTC – 4:00 pm UTC

Open Workshop

La Monnaie De Munt, Brussels, Belgium

Singers and composers alike, join Eric for an open workshop giving you a chance to sing some of his most-performed compositions – Sleep and Lux Aurumque – as well as to find out more about the composition process and ask any other questions you may have.

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January 28, 20178:00 pm UTC

Antwerp – Flemish Radio Choir

deSingel, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium

Eric returns to Belgium to perform for the second time with the Flemish Radio Choir.

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December 12, 2016All Day

Lithuanian National Philharmonics & Bel Canto Choir

Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall, Vilnius, Lithuania

Eric joins the Lithuanian National Philharmonic and Bel Canto Choir Vilnius for two Christmas concerts.

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December 11, 2016All Day

Lithuanian National Philharmonics & Bel Canto Choir

Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall, Vilnius, Lithuania

Eric joins the Lithuanian National Philharmonic and Bel Canto Choir Vilnius for two Christmas concerts.

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December 4, 201612:00 am UTC

Christmas with Eric Whitacre – Los Angeles Master Chorale

Disney Hall, Los Angeles, United States

Eric will conduct his first full-length concert with the Los Angeles Master Chorale as Artist in Residence.

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September 23, 2016 – September 24, 2016All Day

Jacksonville Sings

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Come and work & perform with Eric as part of the sixth annual Jacksonville Sings.

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August 20, 2016All Day

Hong Kong Festival Orchestra & Voices

Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong

Eric gives his Hong Kong conducting debut as part of the Hong Kong Festival Orchestra’s 2016 season.

The program features Lux Aurumque, Cloudburst, Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine, and many others.

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August 19, 2016All Day

Hong Kong Festival Orchestra & Voices

Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong

Eric gives his Hong Kong conducting debut as part of the Hong Kong Festival Orchestra’s 2016 season.

The program features Lux Aurumque, Cloudburst, Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine, and many others.

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July 22, 2016 – July 23, 2016All Day

Texas Bandmasters Association Convention

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, United States

Composer-in-Residence at Texas Bandmasters Association Convention 2016.

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June 5, 20167:00 pm UTC – 10:00 pm UTC

Sonic Masterworks – Los Angeles Master Chorale

Disney Hall, Los Angeles, United States

Eric is honored to guest conduct a selection of piece in the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s final concert in their 2015-2016 season – Sonic Masterworks.

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April 21, 20165:30 pm UTC – 7:00 pm UTC

UWF Downtown Lecture Series

Historia Museum of Commerce, Pensacola, FL, United States

Eric is honored to have been invited to speak as part of the University of West Florida’s Downtown Lecture Series. The event is free and open to the public.

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March 22, 20167:30 pm UTC – 10:00 pm UTC

Dallas Winds

Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas, Texas, United States

Eric conducts Dallas Winds at Meyerson Symphony Center.

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February 20, 2016All Day

West Virginia High School Choral Festival

WVU Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

The inaugural WVU High School Choral Festival will take place on Saturday, February 20 at the WVU Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, West Virginia.

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January 15, 20168:00 pm UTC

Flemish Radio Choir

cultuurcentrum Hasselt, Hasselt, Belgium

Eric joins the Flemish Radio Choir for his first tour of Belgium as conductor of a varied programme of music including some of his own and others he admires.

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January 14, 20168:00 pm UTC

Flemish Radio Choir

Miryzaal Ghent, Ghent, Belgium

Eric joins the Flemish Radio Choir for his first tour of Belgium as conductor of a varied programme of music including some of his own and others he admires.

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January 13, 20168:00 pm UTC

Flemish Radio Choir

Concertgebouw Brugges, Bruges, Belgium

Eric joins the Flemish Radio Choir for his first tour of Belgium as conductor of a varied programme of music including some of his own and others he admires.

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January 12, 20168:15 pm UTC

Flemish Radio Choir

Flagey Brussels, Brussels , Belgium

Eric joins the Flemish Radio Choir for his first tour of Belgium as conductor of a varied programme of music including some of his own and others he admires.

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December 17, 20153:00 pm UTC – 4:00 pm UTC

Midwest Clinic – Juilliard 1996

McCormick Place West, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Eric will lead the group in a wide ranging discussion on everything from the creative process to the commissioning of new works.

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October 22, 2015 – October 24, 2015All Day

NDSU Choral Symposium: Contemporary Composition in America

North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Eric is honored to be invited to the NDSU Choral Symposium: Contemporary Composition in America taking place in October 2015. As part of the symposium, he’ll present sessions on his music and work with NDSU choral ensembles.

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August 28, 201512:00 pm UTC – 2:00 pm UTC

Live Web Chat

Eric will team up with Wiselike to take part in a live web chat.

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August 9, 20153:30 pm UTC – 5:30 pm UTC

BBC Prom: Eric Whitacre & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom

Taking place in London’s Royal Albert Hall, this concert offers the opportunity to hear the European premiere of Eric’s new piece “Deep Field” based on the Hubble Deep Field images and to take part in the performance with a mobile app.

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July 11, 20152:00 pm UTC – 3:30 pm UTC

Cheltenham Music Festival: Talk – Is Singing Good For You?

Drawing Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham, United Kingdom

The Centre for Performance Science at the Royal College of Music & Imperial College are investigating the effect of singing on the health and wellbeing of professional singers and audience members. The research team, alongside Eric and event chair Richard Morrison (The Times), will present the findings of the research and take questions.

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July 9, 2015All Day

The King’s Singers Summer School

Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey, United Kingdom

Eric will join The King’s Singers at their residential Summer School to lead a workshop on ‘Sleep’ and ‘The Seal Lullaby’.

www.kssummerschool.com

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July 7, 20158:30 pm UTC – 10:30 pm UTC

Cheltenham Music Festival: Eric Whitacre Singers with Laura Mvula & Nicki Wells

Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester, United Kingdom

Eric and the Eric Whitacre Singers will join forces once again with the incredible talent that is Laura Mvula for a performance in Gloucester Cathedral.

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June 30, 20157:30 pm UTC – 9:30 pm UTC

Cheltenham Music Festival: BBC Concert Orchestra

Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham, United Kingdom

As part of the opening concert of Cheltenham Music Festival, Eric will conduct the BBC Concert Orchestra in a performance of Water Night.

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June 25, 2015All Day

iPadpalooza

Westlake High School, Austin, Texas, United States

A celebration of the cultural-shift the iPads have brought about in education and the world, this event will focus on creativity, social collaboration, engagement and the compelling ways schools have integrated iPads into their classrooms.  Eric will give the closing keynote speech.

 

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June 10, 20158:30 pm UTC – 9:30 pm UTC

Oxford Union

Oxford Union, Oxford, United Kingdom

Eric is honored to have been invited to speak at the Oxford Union at Oxford University, UK.

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May 8, 2015 – May 10, 2015All Day

Minnesota Orchestra & Minnesota Chorale

Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Eric returns to Orchestra Hall to join the Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Chorale on stage for 3 nights in May 2015.

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May 5, 20156:30 pm UTC – 7:30 pm UTC

Live Webcast: Eric Whitacre’s ‘Deep Field’: Creative Connections in Science and Music

UBS Forum, Minnesota Public Radio, St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Live at Minnesota Public Radio’s UBS Forum, Eric will join co-host Brian Newhouse to discuss the creation of his most recent work, “Deep Field” which will premiere with the Minnesota Orchestra in concert May 8-10 at Orchestra Hall. The event will be webcast live on YourClassical.org.

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March 28, 20159:00 pm UTC

iTunes Festival Live Album: Live Tweet and Q&A

To celebrate the release of Eric’s new album, Live at iTunes Festival, join Eric on Twitter for a Live Tweet of the album…

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March 23, 2015All Day

ALBUM RELEASE: Eric Whitacre Live at iTunes Festival

Eric’s new album, Eric Whitacre Live at iTunes Festival 2014, will be released on 23 March 2015. The album features Eric’s award-winning professional choir, the Eric Whitacre Singers, with legendary film composer Hans Zimmer (piano), Grammy® award-winning Hila Plitmann (soprano) and rising star Marius Beck (guitar/vocals).

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March 5, 20157:45 pm UTC

Eric & the Eric Whitacre Singers at Union Chapel

Union Chapel, London, United Kingdom

Fresh from their performance at iTunes Festival, Eric and the Eric Whitacre Singers are returning to Union Chapel for an evening of beautiful choral music.

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February 15, 20157:00 pm UTC

Reddit AMA

Eric will be doing another Reddit AMA and will try to answer as many questions as possible.

12pm PST  |  3pm EST  |  8pm GMT

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February 2, 20159:30 am UTC

The Hun School Speaker Series

The Hun School, Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Eric is honored to have been invited to speak as part of The Hun School Speaker Series celebrating the opening of The Wilf Family Global Commons.

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December 12, 20147:00 pm UTC

Minnesota Public Radio: Light and Gold – Christmas with Eric Whitacre

On December 12, Eric and co-host Brian Newhouse will present an hour-long program of the music of Christmas including some of Eric’s own pieces and other Christmas classics.

Visit the Minnesota Public Radio website to listen.

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November 19, 20141:00 pm UTC

Royal College of Music

Royal College of Music, London, United Kingdom

As part of the Royal College of Music’s ‘Careers in Music’, Eric will talk to the students about his journey into music.

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November 8, 20148:00 pm UTC

Concert with Rezonans

Zorlu Center, Istanbul, Turkey

Eric will conduct a programme of some of his own music alongside the Edwin London arrangement of Bach’s Come Sweet Death.

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November 7, 2014

Brand Week 2014

Istanbul Congress Centre, Istanbul, Turkey

Creativity. Inspiration. Change.

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October 3, 20141:00 pm UTC

UNICEF Workshop and Talk

McGrath Centre, St. Catharine’s College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Following his visit last July, Eric has been invited back to speak to delegates at the UNICEF conference hosted by Cambridge University, UK.

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October 1, 2014

Royal College of Music Masterclass

Royal College of Music, London, United Kingdom

Eric will give a masterclass at Royal College of Music for the RCM composition students.

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September 23, 2014

Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism

Boca Raton Resort and Club, Boca Raton, FL, United States

Eric will give one of the keynote opening addresses at the 2014 Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism. He’ll speak about creativity and how this helps to unlock talents and passions within a community.

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September 19, 2014

design:retail Forum

Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa, Savannah, GA, United States

The design:retail Forum invites the industry’s top leadership charged with creating design-driven organizations to discuss and explore the most pressing issues among thought leaders in the retail design community. Eric will give the keynote address at the event.

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September 17, 20147:45 pm UTC

iTunes Festival

The Roundhouse, Camden, London, United Kingdom

Eric and the Eric Whitacre Singers will be joined on stage by multi-Grammy award-winning composer Hans Zimmer, soprano Hila Plitmann and singer songwriter Marius Beck for the 2014 iTunes Festival.

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September 10, 2014

Symposium: Recent Advances in the Science of Singing, Wellbeing and Health

Royal College of Music, London, United Kingdom

Eric opens the symposium at the Royal College of Music in London. Contributors from leading institutions around the world will gather together to present findings from recent scientific research on the value of group singing for wellbeing and health.

Read about the symposium on the Canterbury Christchurch University website

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July 28, 2014 – August 11, 201412:00 am UTC

Paradise Lost Closed Workshop

Closed Workshop, London, United Kingdom

Workshop for Eric’s musical Paradise Lost.

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July 13, 20143:00 pm UTC

RheinVokal Music Festival – Eric Whitacre & the Eric Whitacre Singers

Rhein Mosel Halle, Koblenz, Germany

Eric and the Eric Whitacre Singers will perform at the 2014 RheinVokal Music Festival in Koblenz, Germany on 13th July 2014.

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June 14, 20142:30 pm UTC

Anthem for America: Flag Day Concert

Smithsonian Museum, Mall Entrance, Washington, DC, United States

As part of a national sing-a-long event, Eric will conduct a 500-voice-strong chorus in a performance of “America the Beautiful” in celebration of Flag Dag and the 200th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner.

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June 13, 20146:00 pm UTC

Eric Whitacre, Charles Anthony Silvestri & The Crossing

Millenium Stage, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, United States

Eric will be joined by Charles Anthony Silvestri & The Crossing for an hour-long event and webcast filled with music and inspiration.

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June 10, 20147:30 pm UTC – 9:30 pm UTC

BBC Singers – Eric Whitacre

Milton Court Concert Hall, London, United Kingdom

Eric will conduct the BBC Singers, The King’s Singers and musicians from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in a special concert in the recently opened Milton Court Concert Hall.

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May 15, 20147:45 pm UTC – 9:00 pm UTC

Newbury Spring Festival – Eric Whitacre & the Eric Whitacre Singers

Douai Abbey, Reading, United Kingdom

Eric and the Eric Whitacre Singers will perform in the beautiful setting of Douai Abbey as part of Newbury Spring Festival 2014.

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May 14, 2014

Templeton Prize Ceremony with the Eric Whitacre Singers & Laura Mvula

St Martin in the Fields, London, United Kingdom

Eric is honored to have been invited to perform at the Templeton Prize Ceremony for the second year running

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April 15, 20146:30 pm UTC – 7:30 pm UTC

Conversations, Questions and Answers

Schoenberg Hall, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join Eric for an evening of conversation, questions and answers at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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April 10, 2014 – April 11, 20147:30 pm UTC

Minnesota Orchestra & Minnesota Chorale

Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, United States

Eric will lead the Minnesota Orchestra & Minnesota Chorale and world-class soprano Hila Plitmann through a selection of his own works and other favorites.

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April 3, 2014

Foundation for the Carolinas 2014 Annual Meeting

Charlotte Convention Centre, Charlotte, NC, United States

Eric will join an illustrious list of speakers who have delivered the keynote address for the Foundation For The Carolinas’ Annual Meeting over the years.

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April 2, 20147:00 pm UTC

Conversation, Questions & Answers

Batte Center, Wingate, NC, United States

In association with Carolina Voices and Wingate University.

Join Eric for an evening of conversation, questions and answers. He will work with the Wingate University Singers & the Carolina Voices Festival Singers and then invite questions from the audience.

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March 30, 20142:00 pm UTC

Defying Gravity: The Music of Stephen Schwartz and Eric Whitacre

Avery Fisher Hall at the Lincoln Center, New York, NY, United States

Eric will conduct an evening of Broadway and Choral Blockbusters alongside special guest Stephen Schwartz. The choir will be formed of over 250 voices brought together by Distinguished Concerts International New York.

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March 24, 20147:30 pm UTC

“Reimagine” with Eric, the Eric Whitacre Singers & Special Guests

Union Chapel, London, United Kingdom

Join the incredible Eric Whitacre Singers, Laura Mvula, Grace Davidson, Marius Beck, Ksenija Sidorova & Joby Burgess for an evening of reimagined music.

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March 8, 20142:00 pm UTC

Voices of Faith

Cinema Vaticano, Rome, Italy

Eric’s ‘Lux Aurumque’ will open the first ever Voices of Faith storytelling event at the Cinema Vaticano.

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March 3, 2014

Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism

Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI, United States

Eric will speak at the Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism, entitled “Soaring to New Heights” in Lake Geneva on 3rd March 2014.

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February 28, 20147:00 pm UTC

Conversations, Questions and Answers

UCF Visual Arts Building Auditorium (Room 132), Orlando, FL, United States

The University of Central Florida will host an informal question and answer session with Eric and invites the public to attend.

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February 28, 2014

National Association of Independent Schools 2014 Annual Conference

Dolphin & Swan Resort, Orlando, FL, United States

The National Association of Independent Schools’ Annual Conference welcomes leadership teams from schools across the globe to network with colleagues and imagine schools of the future and new models for education.

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February 26, 20147:30 pm UTC

Concert, Presentation and Q&A with Eric

Emens Auditorium, Muncie, United States

The Ball State Singers will perform a selection of Eric’s pieces followed by a presentation at the end of which Eric will welcome questions.

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February 4, 20147:00 pm UTC – 8:30 pm UTC

Conversations, Questions and Answers

Alice Millar Chapel, Northwestern University, Chicago, United States

Northwestern University will host a Q&A with Eric in association with the Apollo Chorus of Chicago (Stephen Alltop, Music Director) and Music Productions Ltd.

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November 21, 20138:00 am UTC

The Marketing Society Annual Conference

Royal Opera House, London, United Kingdom

Eric will give a talk, entitled “Spreading creativity via the web”, at The Marketing Society Annual Conference: Creativity for Commerce.

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November 9, 20134:45 pm UTC

Ciudad de las Ideas conference

Auditorium, Puebla, Mexico

Eric will give one of the key note speeches at Ciudad de las Ideas conference 2013.

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October 31, 20137:30 pm UTC

Arvo Pärt’s Passio Domini Nostri

Laeiszhalle, Hamburg, Germany

Eric will lead his professional choir The Eric Whitacre Singers and guest soloists in a performance of Arvo Pärt’s Passio (Johannespassion) in the beautiful Großer Saal in Hamburg’s Laeiszhalle.

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October 24, 20137:30 pm UTC

Conversations, Questions and Answers

Arizona State University, Tempe, United States

Eric will speak at ASU in an informal question and answer session, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 24, in the Evelyn Smith Music Theatre in the School of Music on the Tempe campus.

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October 2, 20137:00 pm UTC

Made in Chelsea for Kids in Chelsea

St. Luke’s Church, London, United Kingdom

Eric Whitacre will be conducting a local school choir in addition to a professional choir as part of an evening raising awareness to help the children at Christ Church School in Chelsea.

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August 3, 20138:00 pm UTC

Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival

Holstenhalle 5, Neumunster, Germany

As part of the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, Eric will conduct choirs from all over Europe.

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July 11, 2013 – July 13, 20136:00 pm UTC

Coronation Festival Gala Performance

Gardens of Buckingham Palace, London, United States

Eric Whitacre’s pioneering ‘Virtual Choir’ will feature as part of the Coronation Festival’s Gala performances within the Gardens of Buckingham Palace. In tribute to Her Majesty, this unique event will focus on the past 60 years of Performing Arts with Eric’s VC4 demonstrating the industry’s digital future.

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June 22, 2013

Sidney Sussex College Arts Festival

Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Currently Composer-in residence, Eric Whitacre will be giving a talk as part of the at Sidney Sussex Arts Festival on 22nd June. The festival will feature a performance by Sidney Sussex College Choir performing works by Eric Whitacre.

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May 21, 20135:00 pm UTC

The 2013 John Templeton Prize Celebration and Ceremony

Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, United Kingdom

Eric and the Eric Whitacre Singers will be performing at the 2013 Templeton Prize celebration and ceremony at London’s Guidhall on 21st May honoring this year’s Laureate, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

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May 17, 20138:00 pm UTC

Eric conducts the Project Choir, soprano Karolis Kaljuste and vocal ensemble Estonian Voices in concert.

St. John’s Church, Tallinn, Estonia

Programme to include ‘Lux Aurumque,’, ‘Five Hebrew Love Songs, ‘I Hide myself’, ‘Cloudburst’ and ‘Sleep’

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May 16, 201312:00 pm UTC

Conducting Workshop in Estonia

United Methodist Church, Tallinn, Estonia

Eric will be leading a conducting masterclass with the Choir of Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre at the United Methodist Church in Tallinn, Estonia.

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April 13, 20138:00 pm UTC

Eric Whitacre in Melbourne

Robert Blackwood Hall, Clayton, Australia

Don’t miss this great opportunity to see Eric conducting his own works live at the Robert Blackwood Hall with Monash Sinfonia and the Choir of Trinity College, University of Melbourne.

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April 12, 20137:00 pm UTC

Choral Workshop in Melbourne

Robert Blackwood Hall, Clayton, Australia

Eric will present a dynamic choral workshop at Monash University. In addition to the one hour music workshop, Eric will host a Q&A with participants.

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March 30, 20137:00 pm UTC

Light and Gold with The Sydney Philharmonia Choirs

Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

Eric makes his conducting debut with the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, featuring the Sydney Philharmonia Symphony Chorus and VOX.

Program to include some of Eric’s best known works, such as Cloudburst and Lux Aurumque (Light and Gold).

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March 24, 20137:00 pm UTC

DCINY Sing With Eric

Carnegie Hall, New York City, United States

Join Eric for this unique event, where singers and choirs come together to rehearse with and perform under the baton of Eric Whitacre at Carnegie Hall, New York.

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March 21, 20137:00 pm UTC

Evening concert by The Eric Whitacre Singers at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center

Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City, United States

Eric and the Eric Whitacre Singers perform an evening concert at the Alice Tully Hall as part of their US tour. This program will include some of Whitacre’s own works, Lauridsen and Bach as well as much-loved American classics.

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March 21, 20131:00 pm UTC

Afternoon concert by The Eric Whitacre Singers at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center

Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City, United States

Eric and the Eric Whitacre Singers perform an afternoon concert at the Alice Tully Hall as part of their US tour. This program will include some of Whitacre’s own works, Lauridsen and Bach as well as much-loved American classics.

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March 20, 20138:00 pm UTC

The Eric Whitacre Singers at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, United States

28 of the finest singers come together under the baton of Eric Whitacre to perform music by Lauridsen and Bach, much-loved American classics and some of Whitacre’s own works,

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March 19, 20138:00 pm UTC

The Eric Whitacre Singers at Symphony Hall, Boston

Symphony Hall, Boston, United States

Drawing in audiences of all age ranges and tastes, Eric and the Eric Whitacre Singers will be performing at the Symphony Hall in Boston on 19th March 2013. The evening’s programme will include some of Whitacre’s own works, Lauridsen and Bach as well as much-loved American classics.

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March 18, 20138:00 pm UTC

The Eric Whitacre Singers at The Music Center at Strathmore, Maryland.

Music Centre at Strathmore, North Bethesda, United States

The Eric Whitacre Singers kick off their US tour at the Music Center at Strathmore, Maryland with a program of works by Lauridsen and Bach, much-loved American classics as well as some of Whitacre’s own works.

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March 16, 20135:00 pm UTC

American Choral Directors Assocation Annual Conference

Winspear Opera House, Dallas, United States

Part of the 2013 annual ACDA conference, Eric will be giving a talk on Virtual Choir IV at Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas. Confererence tickets are available to all ACDA members. For further information about tickets or membership, please visit the ACDA website.

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March 12, 20137:30 pm UTC

Eric Whitacre Singers at St Luke’s Church, Chelsea

St. Luke’s Church, London, United Kingdom

Eric and his professional choir, the Eric Whitacre Singers will be giving a special concert at St Luke’s Church, London on Tuesday 12th March 2013.

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March 1, 201311:00 am UTC

Eric at TED: A Ripple Effect

Long Beach Performing Arts Center, Long Beach, United States

Eric speaks at the TED conference in Long Beach, California.

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February 26, 20133:00 pm UTC

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January 22, 2013 – January 26, 2013

Eric in Davos: Speaking/Performing at The World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum, Cologny/Geneva, Switzerland

Eric Whitacre has been invited to the World Economic Forum, Davos to discuss methods of successful leadership in the arts to motivate and achieve harmony among diverse groups of people.

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December 8, 2012 – December 9, 20128:00 pm UTC

Workshop and Concert in Munich

Philharmonie, Munich, Germany

Join Eric for a weekend workshop, where singers will have the unique opportunity to perform in the second half of a concert conducted by Eric.

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December 6, 20128:00 pm UTC

Eric Whitacre Singers at Union Chapel

Union Chapel, London, United Kingdom

Eric will return to Union Chapel on Thursday 6th December 2012 with his professional choir, the Eric Whitacre Singers for an evening including music by Eric and seasonal carols. Doors 7pm.

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October 30, 20127:30 pm UTC

Hope and Harmony

La Sells Stewart Center, Corvallis, United States

A Benefit Concert for Community Outreach. Tickets will be on sale from 1st October.

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October 27, 20128:00 pm UTC

Eric Whitacre conducts Vancouver Chamber Choir

Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, Canada

Eric will be conducting the Vancouver Chamber Choir and local singers in a performance of Alleluia, Cloudburst and Sleep among a selection of his other pieces.

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August 29, 201210:15 pm UTC

BBC Proms

Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom

Eric conducts the Eric Whitacre Singers, the BBC Singers, and guests Ensemble Bash, Hila Plitmann and Imogen Heap in a late night Prom. Broadcast live on the BBC.

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July 5, 201210:00 am UTC

Eton Choral Course

Eton College, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Workshop

Eric will be at Eton College, Windsor for a workshop as part of the Eton Choral Course.

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June 24, 201211:00 am UTC

Soaring Leap, London: A Full Day Workshop and Reading Session with Eric, Soprano Elin Manahan Thomas, and Poet Charles Anthony Silvestri

LSO St. Luke’s, London, United Kingdom

At the first Soaring Leap event in the UK, Eric will be joined by his close collaborator, the acclaimed poet, lyricist and historian Charles Anthony Silvestri.

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May 19, 201212:00 pm UTC

In Conversation: Eric Whitacre and David Skinner

Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Eric Whitacre and David Skinner, Director of Music at Sidney Sussex College, talk about early music and play a selection of their favourite CD tracks

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May 19, 20129:00 am UTC

Linked Music on Sirius XM Pops

This Saturday, May 19th at 9AM ET, Eric joins host Peter Cummings on Linked Music.

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May 18, 2012

TED Radio Hour

Eric speaks with TED Radio Hour about music and technology. The show will air on local radio stations, will be posted online at www.npr.org and available as a podcast through iTunes.

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May 13, 20123:00 pm UTC

BBC Young Musician of the Year at The Sage Gateshead

The Sage Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom

Eric will be at the final of this year’s Young Musician of the Year at The Sage Gateshead.

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May 11, 20128:00 pm UTC

Yellow Lounge Series: Eric and Hilary Hahn share the stage bringing classical music to urban spaces.

Bankside Vaults, London, United Kingdom

Eric and Hilary Hahn will be sharing a concert in London, May 11th. Part of Decca’s Yellow Lounge series, setting classical music in urban spaces with DJs and VJs.

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May 3, 201210:30 am UTC

Soaring Leap, Ohio: A Full Day Workshop and Reading Session with Eric

Mees Hall, Capital University, Columbus, OH, United States

A chance to read, rehearse and perform several of Eric’s works for chorus (a cappella and accompanied). Participants will explore the music, digging deep into the poetry and the compositional tools. Soaring Leap is a challenging, inspiring, exhilarating day, filled with laughter and passion.

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April 30, 20127:30 pm UTC

Eric in Madrid: Songs of Immortality and Other Works for Chorus and Orchestra

Madrid Auditorio Nacional Sala de Camara C, Madrid, Spain

Foundation Excelentia have invited Eric to lead a series of workshops with singers form all over Spain, culminating in a final concert at the Madrid Auditorio Nacional Sala de Camara.

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April 26, 20127:30 pm UTC

Hila Plitmann in Concert: Music of Wolf, Schumann, and Whitacre

St. Peter’s Eaton Square, London, United Kingdom

An evening of music from soprano Hila Plitmann, clarinettist Julian Bliss, and pianist Christopher Glynn, in an evening including traditional Yiddish songs and music by Schumann, Schubert, Whitacre. Eric and Hila will be signing copies of ‘Water Night’ after the performance.

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April 18, 20128:00 pm UTC

Union Chapel Premiere Online

Union Chapel Premiere Online

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April 15, 20124:00 pm UTC

Eric Conducts Rundfunkchor Berlin

Berliner Philharmonie, Berlin, Germany

Eric will conduct the German première of Songs of Immortality in the beautiful Berliner Philharmonie.

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April 2, 20126:30 pm UTC

VC3 Launch, Lincoln Center

David Rubenstein Atrium, Lincoln Center, New York City, United States

YPLC’s 101 Series present the launch of Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir 3, ‘Water Night’.

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April 2, 20124:00 pm UTC

CD Signing, The Juilliard Store

The Juilliard Store, New York, United States

Meet Eric Whitacre as he signs his new CD on Decca, ‘Water Night.’

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April 1, 2012

Carnegie Hall Concert

Carnegie Hall, New York City, United States

Come and sing with Eric at Carnegie Hall in New York.

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February 12, 20121:00 pm UTC

The 54th Annual Grammy Awards

Staples Center, Los Angeles, United States

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February 11, 20123:00 pm UTC

Eric Whitacre’s Soaring Leap: Southern California

California State University, Long Beach, United States

Eric Whitacre is thrilled to announce the second ‘Soaring Leap’ event; a dynamic, one-day workshop for singers, conductors and composers.

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February 4, 20128:00 pm UTC

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February 1, 2012

Eric Whitacre Live at Cadogan Hall, London

Cadogan Hall, London, United Kingdom

Eric will be conducting a programme to include some of Whitacre’s most famous works including ‘Sleep’, ‘Lux Aurumque’ and ‘A Boy and a Girl’ conducted by the composer himself, performed by his professional choir, the Eric Whitacre Singers.

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January 11, 201210:30 am UTC

Eric Whitacre’s Soaring Leap: Tampa Bay

Fletcher Lounge, University of Tampa, Tampa, United States

Eric Whitacre is thrilled to announce ‘Soaring Leap’, a dynamic, one-day workshop for singers, conductors and composers. The day will comprise of reading, rehearsing and performing several of Eric’s works, as well as exploring the music and digging deep into the poetry and compositional tools.

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December 17, 2011 – December 18, 20116:30 pm UTC

Eric Conducts the Coro Città di Roma

Church of St. Paul’s Within the Walls, Rome, Italy

Eric will be conducting Coro Città di Roma in an exciting programme

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November 11, 2011

Eric Whitacre in Bilbao

AlhóndigaBilbao, Bilbao, Spain

Eric will be conducting Coro Del Conservatorio De La Coral De Bilbao and Coro Euskeria De La Coral De Bilbao performing many of Eric’s most popular choral pieced including ‘Lux Aurumque’ ‘Sleep’ and ‘Five Hebrew Love Songs’

To view pictures from this event, go to the Photo Gallery.

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October 27, 20118:00 pm UTC

Residency at Duke University

Duke University Chapel, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States

Participants include: Duke University Chorale, Duke University Wind Symphony, and Durham High School Choirs

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October 26, 20117:00 pm UTC

Residency at Pinecrest High School, North Carolina

Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines, United States

Eric will be giving a three day residency consisting of workshops, lectures and seminars focusing on the music of Eric Whitacre culminating in a final concert featuring all participating choirs.

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October 22, 2011

Guest Speaker at Harvard Medical School

Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, Boston, United States

Eric will be a keynote speaker giving a talk entitled ‘Building Community: Thousands of Voices’ at the Coaching in Leadership & Healthcare: Theory, Practice & Results Conference 2011.

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October 20, 2011 – October 21, 2011

Michigan Technological University

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, United States

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October 17, 20117:30 pm UTC

Eric Whitacre and Cordydd, Live in Concert

St. David’s Hall, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Programme to include ‘Sleep’, ‘Lux Aurumque’ and ‘When David Heard’

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October 11, 20117:30 pm UTC

Eric Whitacre Conducts Live at Union Chapel, London

Union Chapel, London, United Kingdom

Eric Whitacre returns to Islington’s Union Chapel on Tuesday 11 October 2011 with his professional choir, The Eric Whitacre Singers. Performing some of his greatest choral music, including ‘When David Heard’ and ‘This Marriage’, Eric will also conduct his new piece ‘Alleluia’ for the very first time.

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September 27, 2011 – September 30, 2011

Recording the Abbey Road Anthems with the London Symphony Orchestra

Abbey Road Studios, London, United Kingdom

To celebrate their 80th Birthday, Abbey Road Studios are holding an international Anthem Competition.

Eric will be conducting the winning anthems being recorded in Studio One, home to the recording of many of the greatest anthems of all time, from Land of Hope and Glory to the Star Wars title sequence and The Beatles’ live satellite performance of All You Need Is Love.

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September 25, 20113:00 pm UTC

Eric in Dortmund

Konzerthaus Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany

Eric will be conducting the Junges Vokalensemble & I Vocalisti performing an exciting programme including some of Eric’s best loved works ‘Sleep’ and ‘The Seal Lullaby’ as well as the German Première of Alleluia.

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August 27, 20117:45 pm UTC

ABCD 26th Annual Convention: Gala Concert

Town Hall, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Eric will be conducting at the Gala Concert as ABCD celebrate their quarter century in the culture-rich city of Birmingham.

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June 25, 20118:00 pm UTC

Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings In Concert – Walt Disney Concert Hall

Disney Hall, Los Angeles, United States

Come see Eric conduct the concert version of his groundbreaking musical “Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings” in Los Angeles. 7 soloists; a DJ; a solo cello and a choir of angels all tell the story of one angel who wanted to fly.

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June 11, 2011 – June 12, 2011

JCDA Choral Festival – Tokyo

JCDA Choral Festival, Tokyo, Japan

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May 24, 2011 – May 25, 2011

Eric speaks at the 8th Annual Seoul Digital Forum

Seoul Digital Forum, Seoul, South Korea

This year’s theme is ‘Connected – Into a Shared Future’, which will delve into the initiatives that the digital world needs to address for its brighter, smarter and more responsible future.

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May 12, 20118:00 pm UTC

Eric conducts ‘Sleep’ at the Classic BRITS

Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom

As well as being nominated for the award of Best Conductor, Eric will also be conducting his Virtual Choir 2.0 piece ‘Sleep’ with the Eric Whitacre Singers at the Classical BRITS on 12 May.

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April 30, 20115:15 pm UTC

AMP Invitational Benefit Concert

Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, United States

Eric will lead a Massed Choir Rehearsal and Benefit Concert as AMP Invitational’s Master Conductor. Proceeds from the concert will benefit The Harmony Project to help bring music programs and education to underprivileged children in the Los Angeles area.

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April 29, 201110:00 am UTC

Eric will conduct a “Master Session” as part of the ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO

Hollywood Renaissance Hotel, Los Angeles, United States

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April 14, 20117:30 pm UTC

Eric Conducts a Premiere New Work for Julian Lloyd Webber live in London

Royal Festival Hall, London, United Kingdom

Julian Lloyd Webber is joined by his family, friends and the Philharmonia Orchestra to celebrate his 60th Birthday and a lifetime of music making.

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April 10, 20112:00 pm UTC

Sing With Eric: Avery Fisher Hall (2011)

Avery Fisher Hall at the Lincoln Center, New York, NY, United States

Eric conducts an evening of his choral music with hundreds of singers from around the country. More info.

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April 7, 20116:00 pm UTC

The Paley Center for Media: World Premiere of Virtual Choir 2.0, Live With Eric

The Paley Center for Media, New York, United Kingdom

Eric will speak about the genesis and evolution of the Virtual Choir project, then introduce the video and take questions from the audience.

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March 25, 20113:30 pm UTC

Live Interview with Eric on WCHE 1520 Radio

Steven Brodsky will be interviewing Eric LIVE on the WCHE Entertainment & Culture Show at 3.25pm (EST).

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March 8, 20112:00 pm UTC

ACDA Conference Prelude Performance – Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings

Auditorium Theatre At Roosevelt University, Chicago, United States

Come see Eric conduct the concert version of his groundbreaking musical “Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings” in Chicago.

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March 1, 201112:15 pm UTC

Eric Presents the Virtual Choir at the 2011 TED Conference

Long Beach Performing Arts Center, Long Beach, United States

Eric will give a “TED Talk” at the 2011 TED Conference in Long Beach, CA.

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January 23, 20114:00 pm UTC

Hear Bath Abbey Choir (UK) sing Lux Aurumque on BBC Radio 3

Listen to Lux Arumque performed by Bath Abbey Choir on BBC iPlayer (first broadcast on January 19th). Director of Music at Bath Abbey: Peter King. Sub-Organist: Marcus Sealy.

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January 15, 20118:00 pm UTC

Eric Conducts the Junges Vokalensemble Hannover

Markuskirche, Hannover, Germany

Eric will be conducting Junges Vokalensemble Hannover in a concert of his music.

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January 13, 20116:00 pm UTC

Eric to appear instore at Saturn in the Europa-Center in Berlin

Saturn at the Europa-Center, Berlin, United States

Eric will be launching ‘Light & Gold’ in Germany with a live showcase at Saturn, in the Europa-Center in Berlin. Come and join Eric as he signs CDs for fans and conducts the Kammerchor Jeunesse in performances of ‘Lux Aurumque’ and ‘Sleep’.

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December 22, 20108:00 pm UTC

Eric Conducts the Berlin Radio Chorus National Christmas Broadcast

Berliner Dom, Berlin, Germany

Eric will conduct several of his own works (Little tree; Lux Aurumque; Nox Aurumque) and other holiday themed pieces with the Berlin Radio Chorus.

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December 12, 20107:00 pm UTC

Eric Conducts Kammerchor “I Vocalisti” and Männerstimmen der Chorknaben Uetersen

Audimax, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Eric will conduct several of his own works including the European premiere of the choral-cycle “The City and the Sea”.  He will work with two of Hans-Joachim Lustig’s award-winning choirs: Kammerchor “I Vocalisti” and Männerstimmen der Chorknaben Uetersen.

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November 28, 20105:00 pm UTC

Choir of the Year (TV: BBC 4; Radio: BBC 3)

Royal Festival Hall, London, United Kingdom

Eric will be on the panel of judges for the Grand Final of BBC Choir of the Year on November 28 to be televised on BBC Four and broadcast on BBC Radio 3.

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November 6, 20108:00 pm UTC

Côrdydd Sings Whitacre: Eric’s First Concert in Wales

Hoddinott Hall, Millennium Centre, Cardiff, United Kingdom

An evening of Eric’s choral music as he conducts one of the finest choirs in Wales, the 50 voice Côrdydd.

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October 30, 20102:00 pm UTC

Choral Workshop at King’s College, Cambridge

King’s College, Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Join Eric at a Choral Workshop in the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge.

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October 24, 20107:30 pm UTC

Songs From America: Eric Conducts the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

The Barbican, London, United Kingdom

Eric conducts the LSO in a program of American music, including a world premiere work written for the occasion.

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August 2, 20107:00 pm UTC

Whitacre Conducts Whitacre: Light and Gold

Union Chapel, London, United Kingdom

The Eric Whitacre Singers and Laudibus join forces in a concert featuring 14 of the composer’s works for chorus, including Lux Aurumque, Nox Aurumque, Water Night, Cloudburst, and Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine

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June 15, 20108:00 pm UTC

Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings In Concert – Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall, New York City, United States

Come see Eric conduct the concert version of his groundbreaking musical “Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings” in Carnegie Hall.

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April 17, 20102:00 pm UTC

The City and the Sea: Whitacre Conducts Whitacre in Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall, New York City, United States

Eric conducts an evening of his choral music with hundreds of singers from around the country. Includes the world premiere of The City and the Sea.

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