Eric Whitacre
Eric Whitacre (b1970), accomplished composer, conductor and lecturer is one of the most popular and performed composers of his generation.
His published works – of which Sleep, Cloudburst, Lux Aurumque and Water Night are amongst the most popular choral works composed this decade - have sold over a million copies worldwide. Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Eric’s cutting edge musical, has won the ASCAP Harold Arlen award, the prestigious Richard Rodgers Award and 10 Ovation Award nominations. His Virtual Choir projects have given him a worldwide following on YouTube, marking a new digital age for classical music.
“Whitacre is that rare thing, a modern composer who is both popular and original", The Telegraph.
Eric's latest release is ‘Light & Gold’, out now and available from Amazon here.
Eric Whitacre conducts Eric Whitacre, with the cream of young British Singers – Laudibus – and his own professional choir, the Eric Whitacre Singers. Including Whitacre’s enchanting choral works including Lux Aurumque (Virtual Choir), Sleep, Seal Lullaby, Water Night and Five Hebrew Love Songs.
Whitacre: encouraging people to be creative
Eric Whitacre has just unveiled his Virtual Choir. He talked to us about this and other exciting projects.
Eric Whitacre Attempts World Record
The composer talks to Classic FM about creating the world’s largest online choir by appealing for Youtube clips of singers.
