Composer, Conductor, Speaker
Percussionist Joby Burgess has released an EP of marimba quartet arrangements of some of Eric’s works: Lux Aurumque, Sleep, A Boy and a Girl and October.
The EP is out today and the sheet music is available through Hal Leonard.
Three new works taken from The Sacred Veil are now available for performance through Hal Leonard.
Child of Wonder – SATB Choir and Piano – 5 minutes – Hal Leonard
Home – SATB Choir, Piano and Cello (Optional) – 5 minutes – Hal Leonard
You Rise, I Fall – SATB Choir – 8 minutes – You Rise, I Fall
Please email [email protected] with any queries.
“Deep Field: The Impossible Magnitude of our Universe” will be screened at the Intrepid Museum, New York on October 30 as part of their Astronomy Night. Entry is free to the public.
For more information, visit the Intrepid Museum website.
Eric Whitacre Choir is Spitfire’s February Highlight meaning you have just a few days left to receive a 30% discount when you buy the full library. If you’d like to check it out, you can download the LABS version for free.
Eric is honored that ‘Sleep’ was performed as part of the BBC’s Holocaust Memorial Day event during the lighting of the candles at the end of the ceremony. Attended by The Duke of Cambridge... continued
This week Eric visited Georgia State University School of Music and his Q&A session with music students, composers and conductors was streamed live online. Watch the session back on Livestream.com.
On a daily basis, I am blown away by the work of educators the world over. Not only am I lucky enough to have crossed paths with inspirational teachers throughout my life but many of you share your stories of incredible people... continued
Eric has just finished recording The Sacred Veil with the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Jeffrey Zeigler (cello) and Lisa Edwards (piano) to be released later this year on Signum Classics. The artists were joined by... continued
Eric’s arrangement of Trent Reznor’s ‘Hurt’ is now available worldwide through Hal Leonard.
US: J.W. Pepper
UK: Musicroom
World: Music Shop Europe
Bachtrack has compiled their annual “Year in Statistics” for classical music compiled from nearly 35,000 concerts around the globe throughout 2019.
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Eric was recently interviewed by Anna Lapwood for BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s Classical Cambridgeshire show. The interview focuses on his new work, The Sacred Veil, and his time as composer in residence at Cambridge University. Listen to the full show on BBC Sounds.
Eric’s holiday theme has recently gone live on Apple Music’s Bliss Radio. Eric has chosen some of his favorite Christmas choral music including recordings from Chanticleer, Accentus, Voces8, the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Phoenix... continued
Eric will conduct Festival of Carols with the Los Angeles Master Chorale and a selection of incredible soloists at Walt Disney Concert Hall on December 7th... continued
Eric Whitacre Singers live at the Cathedral of St Paul, Minnesota
