Within two years of their formation, the Eric Whitacre Singers have established themselves as one of the finest ensembles of our day. This professional choir draws in audiences of all age ranges, performing Monteverdi and Bach to Whitacre, Lauridsen and Britten. They received exceptional and unanimous praise from critics and won a GRAMMY® award for Best Choral Performance for their debut album, ‘Light & Gold’ on Decca/Universal.
Their second album, ‘Water Night’ went straight to no. 1 in the classical iTunes and Billboard charts and also features the London Symphony Orchestra, Hila Plitmann and Julian Lloyd Webber.
The Eric Whitacre Singers have performed on national TV and regularly record in Abbey Road Studio 1. They made their BBC Proms debut in 2012 in a programme which included a collaboration with singer/songwriter Imogen Heap. The Eric Whitacre Singers made their debut US tour in March 2013, with concerts in Washington’s Strathmore Center, Boston’s Symphony Hall, Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center and New York’s Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center.
"In a word, faultless. Whether it's the Eric Whitacre Singers, the ex-National Youth Choir of Great Britain singing of Laudibus, or The King's Singers, it's all spot on: tuning, vocal blend, articulation of text, or shaping and colouring of phrases."
Classic FM Magazine on Light & Gold"Five Hebrew Love Songs show the superlative qualities of the composer's newly formed Eric Whitacre Singers."
BBC Music Magazine"Superlative and compelling performances"
Gramophone"Their collective intonation is stunning, and they sing with conviction and enjoyment."
Gramophone"technical and expressive excellence"
BBC Music Magazine"soupily addictive and beautifully sung"
The Observer"The singing is just perfect: pure, light, tender, with gossamer-weighted ornamentations."
Classic FM Magazine"The burgeoning crescendo which opens "i thank You God" is one of many other examples of the EW Singers' technical and expressive excellence."
BBC Music Magazine"[Eric] obtains the best possibly blend from his eponymous Singers"
Gramophone"passages of shimmering clarity gave way to a crescendo of pealing, free-falling harmonies"
The Daily Telegraph"...clean voices and secure pitch"
The TimesJanuary 20
DCINY Presents Eric Whitacre and the Eric Whitacre Singers Inspirations: North American Debut Tour March 18-21, 2013 Washington, DC – Boston – Philadelphia – New York City For more information and tickets, please visit our tour page. There are an exclusive number of dress rehearsal passes available through the Virtual Choir Kickstarter campaign. We look forward… continued
January 20
The Eric Whitacre Singers will be performing at St Luke’s Church, Chelsea on March 12th, 7:30pm. Don’t miss this remarkable evening of choral music from Bach and Monteverdi through to Lauridsen, Corigliano and Whitacre. Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets.
November 20
We are delighted to announce the debut US tour of the Eric Whitacre Singers, March 18-21, with performances in Washington, Philadelphia, Boston and New York. The programme will include ‘Alleluia’, ‘The City and the Sea’, ‘Leonardo Dreams of his flying machine’ as well as pieces by Lauridsen, Corigliano and Bach. For more information and tickets,… continued
November 06
The Eric Whitacre Singers will be returning to Islington’s Union Chapel on December 6th for an evening of Whitacre favourites, alongside seasonal music and readings by guest performers. For more information and tickets please visit the Union Chapel webpage.
October 20
On December 9th the Eric Whitacre Singers will make their German debut with pieces by Whitacre, Barber, Poulenc and Reger. In the second half of the concert, local choirs and singers from around Munich will take to the stage following a weekend workshop with Eric. Join the Eric Whitacre Singers for an evening of beautiful… continued
