Light and gold lux aurumque eric whitacre internet archive. Lux aurumque eric whitacre youtube eric whitacre alleluia with pictures duration. Eric whitacres website includes the name as shown in the track listing. Hal leonard on stranger tides is the fourth installment in disneys blockbuster the pirates of the caribbean series. Composerchoirmaster eric whitacre has become a millionhit youtube sensation thanks to his virtual choir, in which 185 online singers. 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.
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. He asked the celebrated american poet charles anthony silvestri to. Eric whitacrecomposer, conductor, innovator, broadcaster and public speakeris an individual with global appeal and one of the most frequently performed living composers. He is also known for being incredibly pretentious and selfserving. Initial takers will be choral singers already swept away by the american whitacres glowing harmonies and generous melodies. A sought after guest conductor, eric has conducted choral and instrumental concerts around the globe, including soldout. Eric whitacre selections from light and gold youtube. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. No sooner has the dust settled on the naxos disc of whitacres music 910 than the man himself assembles the cream of londons choristers to record a definitive anthology of some of his 44 published pieces.
They are joined by laudibus, a choir selected from members of. Grace davidson soprano, stephen kennedy baritone, hila plitmann spoken. His remarkable global appeal has been enhanced by his achievements as conductor, innovator, broadcaster and charismatic public speaker, and by the bestselling success of his recordings. A revelation as much to initiates who think they know the beautiful, often ethereal choral music of. Eric whitacre complete a cappella works, 19912001 eric whitacre complete a cappella works, 19912001 brigham young university singers e.
Eric whitacres a cappella choral works appear on this marvelous recording released in 2002. Oct 16, 2010 whitacre is in cambridge now, training choirs, and will conduct the london symphony chorus at the barbican on 24 october and the cordydd in cardiff on 6 november. This is the first album that features an ensemble that whitacre conducted himself. Eric whitacres choral music has become a worldwide musical sensation. Upon reading edward eschs poem light and gold, composer eric whitacre was immediately struck by its genuine, elegant simplicity. Eric whitacre is the author of eric whitacre collection 4. In latin, lux aurumque means light and gold, which happens to be the title of whitacre s new debut album for decca.
Thus wrote eric whitacre about the seemingly odd decision to translate a text from a living language english into a dead one latin before composing his setting. Eric whitacre has his own choir, the eric whitacre singers, who feature on his albums. Accomplished composer, conductor and lecturer, eric whitacre works his choral magic on light and gold. Eric whitacre s a cappella choral works appear on this marvelous recording released in 2002. 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. 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. Lux aurumque, for chorus also for details allmusic.
Water night adapted by eric whitacre translated by english muriel rukeyser words by octavio paz. Eric whitacre has 15 books on goodreads with 43 ratings. 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. 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. Eric whitacre is one of the most popular and performed composers of. Lux aurumque light and gold, sometimes light of gold is a choral composition in one movement by eric whitacre. Highlights of the album is the stolen child, one of whitacres best a cappella compositions. Whitacre had been struck by the simple power in a few lines of christmas poetry by reclusive poet edward esch. Eric whitacre began his music career singing in his college choir. Eric whitacre is one of todaya s most popular and frequentlyperformed composers. In latin, lux aurumque means light and gold, which happens to be the title of whitacres new debut album for decca.
My favourite tracks from eric whitacres choral album light and gold, with lyrics by edward esch, rudyard kipling and charles antony silvestri. As conductor of the eric whitacre singers he has released several charttopping albums including 2011s bestselling light and gold. The program is made up of whitacre s choral music, some of it recorded here for the first time. 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 created a remarkable setting of the national anthem filled with colorful effects and vivid dissonance. Eric whitacres most popular book is pirates of the caribbean. Bob edwards interviews eric whitacre on radio link 45.
It is a christmas piece based on a latin poem of the same. This book of pieces formixed choir presents an inspiring selection from the disc, including favourites such as the timeless lux aurumque, the. See more ideas about music, cue the music and choir. Light warm and heavy as pure gold and angels sing softlyto the. Eric whitacre is a grammywinning composer best known for his choral arrangements. Today, he has published more than four dozen choral works, conducted in some of the most esteemed halls in the world, and featured on dozens of. 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. Nox aurumque night and gold words by charles anthony silvestri.
Stream tracks and playlists from ericwhitacre on your desktop or mobile device. In high demand as guest conductor, he has drawn capacity audiences to concerts with the netherlands radio choir, london symphony orchestra, flemish radio choir, and. View eric whitacre booking agent, manager, publicist contact info. My favourite tracks from eric whitacre s choral album light and gold, with lyrics by edward esch, rudyard kipling and charles antony silvestri. Eric whitacre agent, manager, publicist contact info.
As conductor of the eric whitacre singers, he has released such charttopping albums including light and gold and water night. The starspangled banner the starspangled banner arr. 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. Eric whitacre profit grammy best choral performance. 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. Books by eric whitacre author of eric whitacre collection. Hans zimmers score is enhanced with the vocal styling of eric whitacre and hila plitmann and the guitar duo rodrigo y gabriela. Hod music, auckland, nz sleep, for satb choir, will. Lightwarm and heavy as pure goldand angels sing softlyto the. Eric whitacre management contact details name, email, phone number. In high demand as guest conductor, he has drawn capacity audiences to concerts with the netherlands radio choir, london symphony orchestra, flemish radio choir, and minnesota orchestra.
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