Eric Whitacre
Latest News on Eric Whitacre:
Sinfonia Smith Square Reveals Autumn Season 2024 (Aug 15, 2024)
CFCArts to Host GLORIOUS Concert This Month in Longwood (Aug 3, 2024)
AWAKE, Debut Album From 17-year-old Composer Samuel Siskind, To Be Released in August (Jul 19, 2024)
Sinfonia Smith Square Reveals Autumn Season 2024 (Aug 15, 2024)
CFCArts to Host GLORIOUS Concert This Month in Longwood (Aug 3, 2024)
AWAKE, Debut Album From 17-year-old Composer Samuel Siskind, To Be Released in August (Jul 19, 2024)
BIO
Eric Whitacre is one of the most popular musicians of his generation. His concert music has been commissioned by today’s most prominent ensembles – including the BBC Proms, London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Los Angeles Master Chorale and The King’s Singers – and is championed by millions of amateur musicians and students around the world.
Whitacre is best known for his ground-breaking Virtual Choirs, which have united singers from over 101 countries in performance through user-generated videos. The ethos of the Virtual Choir is that singers of any ability or experience can join and that every video is included. Over 8,500 singer videos were included in Virtual Choir 4: Fly to Paradise.
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Awards and Nominations
winner
Richard Rodgers Award - 2004 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award
Eric Whitacre
Videos
VIDEO: 17,572 Singers Perform Eric Whitacre's 'Sing Gently' in Largest Virtual Choir Ever
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2020
VIDEO: Watch the Music Video for Sarah Brightman's 'Miracle' Featuring Yoshiki
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 12, 2018
VIDEO: Audra McDonald Sings a SOUND OF MUSIC Classic with the New York Philharmonic
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2018
News
Sinfonia Smith Square Reveals Autumn Season 2024
Off the back of their rebranding this summer, Sinfonia Smith Square have announced an Autumn Season that sits comfortably in line with their new ambitious and innovative aims as an organisation. Learn more about the lineup here!
Off the back of their rebranding this summer, Sinfonia Smith Square have announced an Autumn Season that sits comfortably in line with their new ambitious and innovative aims as an organisation. Learn more about the lineup here!
CFCArts to Host GLORIOUS Concert This Month in Longwood
CFCArts will present 'Glorious,' a breathtaking classical concert featuring over 200 musicians from the CFCArts Community Choir and Symphony Orchestra on August 24th.
CFCArts will present 'Glorious,' a breathtaking classical concert featuring over 200 musicians from the CFCArts Community Choir and Symphony Orchestra on August 24th.
AWAKE, Debut Album From 17-year-old Composer Samuel Siskind, To Be Released in August
Fourth Wall Ensemble is collaborating with ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award winner Samuel Siskind on his debut album Awake, releasing August 29, 2024.
Fourth Wall Ensemble is collaborating with ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award winner Samuel Siskind on his debut album Awake, releasing August 29, 2024.
Pacific Chorale's Annual Choral Festival Culminates With Free Concert At Segerstrom Concert Hall
Pacific Chorale's Annual Choral Festival will conclude with a free concert featuring Haydn's Mass in Time of War on August 11 at Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.
Pacific Chorale's Annual Choral Festival will conclude with a free concert featuring Haydn's Mass in Time of War on August 11 at Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs VOX Will Perform AURORA in July
Join Sydney Philharmonia Choirs at one of Sydney’s most inspirational harbourside venues, for a 70-minute performance by the singers of VOX, celebrating the power and mystery of nature.
Join Sydney Philharmonia Choirs at one of Sydney’s most inspirational harbourside venues, for a 70-minute performance by the singers of VOX, celebrating the power and mystery of nature.
New Jersey Youth Chorus Presents Spring Concert May 19 At Ridge Performing Arts Center
Join the New Jersey Youth Chorus for their Spring Concert on May 19 at the Ridge Performing Arts Center.
Join the New Jersey Youth Chorus for their Spring Concert on May 19 at the Ridge Performing Arts Center.
New Jersey Youth Chorus to Present Spring Concert at Ridge Performing Arts Center
Nearly two hundred choristers in the New Jersey Youth Chorus will present a Spring Concert this month. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Nearly two hundred choristers in the New Jersey Youth Chorus will present a Spring Concert this month. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Los Angeles Master Chorale Announces 60th Anniversary Season
Los Angeles Master Chorale has announced its landmark 60th Anniversary Season at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Los Angeles Master Chorale has announced its landmark 60th Anniversary Season at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Houston Chamber Choir Presents California Gold With Guest UH Conductor Dr. Betsy Cook Weber
The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the director of Founder and Artistic Director Robert Simpson, will present California Gold on Saturday, Apr. 27 at South Main Baptist Church.
The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the director of Founder and Artistic Director Robert Simpson, will present California Gold on Saturday, Apr. 27 at South Main Baptist Church.
St. Charles Singers to Launch 40th Anniversary Celebration with Concerts in Wheaton and St. Charles
The St. Charles Singers' season finale concerts April 20-21, 2024, will mark the start of the internationally recognized chamber choir's 40th-anniversary celebration with a program featuring songs about nature, especially flowers, and romantic love.
The St. Charles Singers' season finale concerts April 20-21, 2024, will mark the start of the internationally recognized chamber choir's 40th-anniversary celebration with a program featuring songs about nature, especially flowers, and romantic love.
MidAmerica Productions Inc. Unveils 2024 Concert Season Featuring Premieres by Marc-André Bougie & More
MidAmerica Productions Inc. has revealed programming for its 2024 season at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. See what's coming up and learn how to purchase tickets.
MidAmerica Productions Inc. has revealed programming for its 2024 season at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. See what's coming up and learn how to purchase tickets.
The King's Singers' Summer School Program to Return to Princeton University
GRAMMY Award-winning a capella ensemble The King’s Singers will present the return of their Summer School program, June 23-29, 2024 at Princeton University, after a five-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
GRAMMY Award-winning a capella ensemble The King’s Singers will present the return of their Summer School program, June 23-29, 2024 at Princeton University, after a five-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
Pacific Chorale Captivates with LANGUAGE OF LOVE Concert of Love Songs
Pacific Chorale presents 'Language of Love,' a captivating program featuring sublime love songs by Elton John, James Taylor, Ben Folds, Edith Piaf, Irving Berlin, and more. Led by Artistic Director Robert Istad.
Pacific Chorale presents 'Language of Love,' a captivating program featuring sublime love songs by Elton John, James Taylor, Ben Folds, Edith Piaf, Irving Berlin, and more. Led by Artistic Director Robert Istad.
Orlando Sings Presents A SOLARIA SOLSTICE Featuring the Solaria Singers
Orlando Sings presents its third annual A Solaria Solstice concert featuring the Solaria Singers, Orlando Sings' fully professional chamber choir, in the intimate setting of the Timucua Arts Foundation.
Orlando Sings presents its third annual A Solaria Solstice concert featuring the Solaria Singers, Orlando Sings' fully professional chamber choir, in the intimate setting of the Timucua Arts Foundation.
Suzanna Guzmán and Danny J. Gomez to Host 64th Annual LA County Holiday Celebration
Suzanna Guzmán and Danny J. Gomez announced as hosts for the 64th Annual LA County Holiday Celebration.
Suzanna Guzmán and Danny J. Gomez announced as hosts for the 64th Annual LA County Holiday Celebration.
T.3 to Release Debut Single 'Dilly Dilly' & Launch National Tour
SNC Records, in partnership with Arts Music, a division of Warner Music Group, will release the first single from viral sensation T.3 – the dazzling vocal trio featuring Liam Fennecken, Jim Hogan and Brendan Jacob Smith – to preview their upcoming EP Option Up.
SNC Records, in partnership with Arts Music, a division of Warner Music Group, will release the first single from viral sensation T.3 – the dazzling vocal trio featuring Liam Fennecken, Jim Hogan and Brendan Jacob Smith – to preview their upcoming EP Option Up.
Pacific Chorale Opens Season With VOICES OF LIGHT / THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC A Stunning Evening Of Music And Film
Join Pacific Chorale for a captivating evening of music and film. Experience Richard Einhorn's 'Voices of Light' performed live to 'The Passion of Joan of Arc' on October 7th at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. RSVP by October 5th for tickets.
Join Pacific Chorale for a captivating evening of music and film. Experience Richard Einhorn's 'Voices of Light' performed live to 'The Passion of Joan of Arc' on October 7th at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. RSVP by October 5th for tickets.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Choral Ensemble Musica Sacra to Kick Off 2023-2024 Concert Season With SURROUND
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Choral Ensemble Musica Sacra kick off the 2023-2024 concert season with SURROUND on Tuesday, October 17.
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Choral Ensemble Musica Sacra kick off the 2023-2024 concert season with SURROUND on Tuesday, October 17.
Graduate Singers to Present LUMINOSITY in October
Graduate Singers - known to their audience as Grads - will present Luminosity, the final concert of their 2023 season, to be performed on Saturday 21 October at 7:30 pm in Elder Hall.
Graduate Singers - known to their audience as Grads - will present Luminosity, the final concert of their 2023 season, to be performed on Saturday 21 October at 7:30 pm in Elder Hall.
St. Charles Singers Sets 2023-2024 Season Featuring World Premieres and Collaborations
Get ready for an extraordinary season as the St. Charles Singers announce their 2023-2024 lineup. Experience world premieres, collaborations, and captivating performances that will leave you in awe. Don't miss out on this exceptional season of music-making.
Get ready for an extraordinary season as the St. Charles Singers announce their 2023-2024 lineup. Experience world premieres, collaborations, and captivating performances that will leave you in awe. Don't miss out on this exceptional season of music-making.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Eric Whitacre been nominated for?
Eric Whitacre has been nominated for the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).
What awards has Eric Whitacre won?
Eric Whitacre has won the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).
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