This study guide, written in 20, is designed to help you bring the music of eric whitacre, one of the choral worlds most popular contemporary composers, into your classroom. He explains the possibilities and challenges of making. Whitacre is that rare thing, a modern composer who is both popular and original the daily telegraph, london eric has inspired millions as composer, conductor, innovator, broadcaster and charismat. For all recordings released on unquiet, please contact music productions. Any recording of eric s needs to be cleared with the respective label that owns the master recording.
Its a mixture of works from the whitacre catalogue alongside three world premiere recordings of new pieces, all of them freshly recorded for the occasion. Eric whitacre s website includes the name as shown in th. Grace davidson soprano, stephen kennedy baritone, hila plitmann spoken. Lux aurumque light and gold, sometimes light of gold is a choral composition in one movement by eric whitacre. Their album light of gold, engineered by the acclaimed producer david v. Initial takers will be choral singers already swept away by the american whitacre s glowing harmonies and generous melodies. Eric whitacre born 2 january 1970 in reno, nv is an american composer of choral, wind band and electronic music. Lux aurumque, for chorus also for details allmusic. It is a christmas piece based on a latin poem of the same name, which translates as light, warm and heavy as pure gold, and the angels sing softly to the new born babe. In latin, lux aurumque means light and gold, which happens to be the title of whitacres new debut album for decca. Eric whitacre s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates.
Hod music, auckland, nz sleep, for satb choir, will capture the imagination of your students with its lush musical language and fascinating background. The musical essence of lux aurumque for whitacre is a blossoming of the textures of light, and a surrender that we must experience in reaction to the purity of this light. Aug 22, 2011 in addition to composing, whitacre tours the world as a conductor of his own works. His first recording, the music of eric whitacre, was hailed by the american record guide as one of the top ten classical albums of 1997. They are joined by laudibus, a choir selected from members of national youth choir of great britain, and also, on one track, by the kings singers. Eric whitacre on wikimusicguide better than wikipedia in this case, including complete works list. As conductor of the eric whitacre singers, he has released such charttopping albums including light and gold and water night. The results of this experiment quickly went continue reading. Initial takers will be choral singers already swept away by the american whitacres glowing harmonies and generous melodies. Light, warm and heavy as pure gold and the angels sing softly to the newborn baby. A revelation as much to initiates who think they know the beautiful, often ethereal choral music of eric whitacre, as to the millions who know him only from the youtube virtual choir video of lux aurumque, and as to those who. Eric is on the books at the storm modelling agency adding modelling to the list of. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from eric whitacre at the discogs marketplace.
Stream tracks and playlists from ericwhitacre on your desktop or mobile device. Eric edward whitacre born january 2, 1970 is an american composer, conductor, and speaker known for his choral, orchestral, and wind ensemble music. Eric whitacre has his own choir, the eric whitacre singers, who feature on his albums. Lux aurumque by eric whitacre wind band literature. Eric whitacre has created a remarkable setting of the national anthem filled with colorful effects and vivid dissonance. The moving voices truly make me feel the weight and warm of the light. The lyrics to this song talk of a person who feels in need of sleep, but is too mentally active to do so. Books by eric whitacre author of eric whitacre collection.
Each line of text is a new brushstroke that reveals more profoundly the mystery of the incarnation. Then, in 2009, a fan video posted to youtube sparked a crazy idea. For a modern composer, whitacre s choral music is surprisingly popular amongst those. The program is made up of whitacre s choral music, some of it recorded here for the first time.
Grammywinning composer and conductor eric whitacre is one of the most popular musicians of his generation. Eric whitacre listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos eric whitacre. I have been a fan of eric whitacres music ever since the spring of 2001 when i heard a couple of his pieces featured at an. All products accessories help menu double aside vinyl. Eric whitacre began his music career singing in his college choir. Sep 28, 2006 eric whitacre s modern choral magic tom schnabel is in love with the work of choral composer eric whitacre. Provided to youtube by universal music group whitacre. Eric whitacre s choral music has become a worldwide musical sensation. His innovative approach to choral music is given full expression in this suite of original works, blending previously recorded compositions with new pieces. Light and gold is the first in a stunning collection of eric whitacres choral works conducted for the first time by eric himself and performed by the eric whitacre singers, laudibus and friends. The title track, eric whitacre s lux aurumque, calls for absolute vocal clarity and pinpoint accuracy of intonation, as lindsay koob writes in her excellent liner notes. One of john taveners best known and most important compositions, ikon of light had its origin when he browsed through a bookshop and found the invocation to.
Light and gold is the first in a stunning collection of eric whitacre s choral works conducted for the first time by eric himself and performed by the eric whitacre singers, laudibus and friends. He talks through the creative challenges of making music powered by youtube, and unveils the first 2 minutes of his new work, sleep, with a video choir of 2,052. For the second time in three years, the proms has given this. Ep 2008 eric whitacre singers live at union chapel ep. Eric whitacre s most popular book is pirates of the caribbean. Sleep was written by poet charles anthony slivrestri and modified by eric whitacre. I thank you god for most for this amazing day in the liner notes note the extra for. Eric whitacres choral music has become a worldwide musical sensation.
His work lux aurumque light and gold is perhaps whitacres most wellknown work and the most succinct example of his compositional style. For me, eric whitacre paints an icon of the nativity with his harmonies. The full piece premiered a few weeks later yes, on youtube. In a moving and madly viral video last year, composer eric whitacre led a virtual choir of singers from around the world. As conductor of the eric whitacre singers he has released several charttopping albums including 2011s bestselling light and gold. The starspangled banner the starspangled banner arr. Eric whitacre is one of the bestloved composers and directors active today. In the spring of 2004 i was lucky enough to have my show paradise lost. Eric whitacre is the author of eric whitacre collection 4. The music thus gradually unfolds, with radiant pairs of chords on the first word. Eric whitacre has spent most of his career conducting traditional choirs. See more ideas about music, cue the music and blood sweat and tears. October is a contemporary piece for concert band that was written by eric whitacre in 2000.
His second album on decca water night featured many of his orchestral and entered the classical charts at the no. Eric whitacre the seal lullaby album version w lyrics. Eric edward whitacre is an american composer, conductor, and speaker known for his choral, orchestral, and wind ensemble music. Eric whitacre has 15 books on goodreads with 43 ratings. Aug 10, 2015 t heres no point in accusing the proms of dumbing down. Upon reading edward eschs poem light and gold, composer eric whitacre was immediately struck by its genuine, elegant simplicity. His pieces are sung and played around the world by thousands of choirs and instrumental ensembles, and his innovative virtual choir productions have been viewed over 15 million times. Based on the guidelines as established by the authors of teaching music through performance in band, october is a grade 5 piece. A sought after guest conductor, eric has conducted choral and instrumental concerts around the globe, including soldout concerts with the london symphony orchestra, royal philharmonic orchestra and the minnesota orchestra. Composer eric whitacre conducts thousands of singers from around the world. Light and gold, the most beautiful music on earth the first in a stunning collection of eric whitacre s choral works conducted for the first time by eric himself and performed by the eric whitacre singers, laudibus and friends. Bob edwards interviews eric whitacre on radio link 45. January 15, 2017 my thoughts on why we sing, and why it is so important. Shadows and wings presented at the ascap musical theater workshop.
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