About the music, by the composer
Oscar Wilde was sentenced to two years of hard labour at Reading Gaol prison in London, after he was prosecuted and convicted for his love affair with another man. This imprisonment had a devastating effect on... continued
We’re delighted to announce that Eric and the Eric Whitacre Singers will take to the stage of the Rhein-Mosel-Halle in Koblenz, Germany on 13th July at 3pm.
The programme will include:
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“…how did he harness the power of online communities to make something truly, musically special?”
The Virtual Choir has been included in Classic FM’s 50 moments that rocked the classical music world. The list is featured on the Classic FM website and the book is now available to preorder.
Earlier this month, Eric and his mentor David Weiller were interviewed on KNPR Nevada Public Radio. Eric discusses his introduction to the world of classical music and his Nevadan roots.
The full interview is available in full on the KNPR website.
UCF will host a Q&A with Eric on Friday 28th February at 7pm. The event will take place in the Auditorium of the Visual Arts Building (Room 132). Tickets are free but must be reserved before the event, please see the continued
“Tuesday may have brought an unwelcome snowstorm, but at Northwestern University’s Alice Millar Chapel, the sound of singing filled the chilly air. Chicago and its Apollo Chorus were in for a treat when Eric... continued
We’re delighted to announce the special guests for Eric’s Reimagine concert at Union Chapel, London on 24th March 2014.
Eric and the Eric Whitacre Singers will be joined by Laura Mvula, Grace Davidson, Marius Beck, Ksenija... continued
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Nevada’s statehood, Las Vegas Philharmonic performed Equus as part of “Battle Born, Nevada Proud” in Reynolds Hall in The Smith Center for Performing Arts, Las Vegas. The piece featured alongside continued
Genero have announced the winner of the competition to design the official video for Enjoy the Silence. Congratulations to Liondrome on their winning entry.
You can watch the official video for Enjoy the Silence and the other finalists on the Genero website.
Eric Whitacre – Reimagine
Eric Whitacre Singers & Special Guests
24 March 2014, 7:30pm
Union Chapel, Compton Ave, London N1 2XD
Join the incredible Eric Whitacre Singers and special guests for an evening of reimagined music. Eric explores... continued
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 speak about his music and rehearse Lux Aurumque with the... continued
Eric will chat to presenter Charlotte Green on her Classic FM show, the Culture Club, on Sunday 12th January 2014 at 3pm. The interview will explore the Virtual Choir as well as Eric’s current position as Composer-in-Residence at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.
For more information and to listen to the show live, visit the Classic FM website.
Eric has been named a TUMI Global Citizen, alongside Ruzwana Bashir, CEO of peek.com, as part of the TUMI Spring 2014 campaign.
In the run-up to Las Vegas Philharmonic’s performance of Equus as part of “Battle Born — Nevada Proud!”, a concert celebrating Nevada’s 150th anniversary as a state in the union, Desert Companion spoke to Eric about Equus, composition, the... continued
Ideas are not set in stone. When exposed to thoughtful people, they morph and adapt into their most potent form. TEDWeekends will highlight some of today’s most intriguing ideas and allow them to develop in real time through... continued
Eric speaks to the folks at Disney about the creation of the World of Color Honor Choir and the final result.
