Eric Whitacre: Composer's life and music

Eric Whitacre

Biography

Eric Whitacre (1970-present), accomplished composer, conductor and lecturer is one of the most popular and performed composers of his generation.

Life and Music

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 Whitacre conducts Eric Whitacre, with the cream of young British Singers – Laudibus – and his own professional choir, the Eric Whitacre Singers, features Whitacre’s enchanting choral works including Lux Aurumque (Virtual Choir), Sleep, Seal Lullaby, Water Night and Five Hebrew Love Songs.

With 28 countries represented, and more than 300 videos received, Eric Whitacre is convinced his project is going to be the best yet

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Whitacre’s captivating choral music is perfectly matched with wonderful performances from some of Britain's best ensembles

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