avid music by Debussy, Ravel and Bach and inspired by that of Morten Lauridsen, Arvo Pärt, but also the Beatles and Queen, California composer, Eric Whitacre developing choral pieces both modern and accessible. Its hard "Cloudburst" published by Hyperion (in 2006) has unearthed his talent and launched her popularity. " I try to write, without compromise, for various types of singers. My goal is that even if this seems difficult, it is fairly easy to sing. But, yes, there are also some parts for professional choirs "he told reporters last summer. " Choral singing is primarily a human moment of great beauty. It is also a vast subculture that is gaining popularity for 10 years. Today, one American in 12 is part of a set . "
enthusiast of new technologies, he created a choir on YouTube virtual world with her play Sleep! He reiterates here the experience with "Lux Aurumque" (a suggestion of Chantal), another composition original piece performed by 185 singers scattered in twelve countries. Any work of mixing and editing! You can see below the production of this performance on the virtual blog composer (instructions of the head, hearings etc.).
Sources: Eric Whitacre
, the revival of choral singing, Le Devoir, July 2, 2009, p . b7
Eric Whitacre, star of choral , La Presse, June 20, 2009, p. ARTS SPECTACLES7
The site of Eric Whitacre
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