Eric Whitacre

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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

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’.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Eric will attend Synthplex All Things Electronic Music Festival 2022.

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

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

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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’.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

THIS DATE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 6, 2022

THIS DATE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 6, 2022

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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…

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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].

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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 Paradise,  Lux Aurumque, Glow 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.

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 Paradise,  Lux Aurumque, Glow 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.

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.

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”.

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.

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

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

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

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

Eric will be holding a choral workshop on Saturday June 9^th, 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eric hosts the inaugural Eurovision Choir of the Year.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Eric Whitacre Conductor
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
City of London Choir

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

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.

Eric Whitacre Singers US Tour – Spring 2017

Eric Whitacre Singers US Tour – Spring 2017

Eric Whitacre Singers US Tour – Spring 2017

Eric Whitacre Singers US Tour – Spring 2017

Eric Whitacre Singers US Tour – Spring 2017

Eric Whitacre Singers US Tour – Spring 2017

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Eric conducts Dallas Winds at Meyerson Symphony Center.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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).

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.

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

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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.

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.

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

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

Creativity. Inspiration. Change.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Workshop for Eric’s musical Paradise Lost.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Workshop

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Union Chapel Premiere Online

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Visit their website for more information.

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’.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.