Thursday, March 26, 2009

Eric Whitacre on MPR

We posted a negative opinion on Whitacre's music earlier this week. Here's a different take on Whitacre - an interview with Eric by John Birge. It's a great interview and I encourage you to listen.




MPR describes it this way:
Eric Whitacre is a phenomenon. He couldn't read music when he started college, but within a few years he was composing music that was performed and recorded by professional choirs around the world. He is that rare composer whose music is simultaneously deep and accessible, heavenly and earthy.

He is in demand all over the world, but Whitacre will be conducting VocalEssence, the St. Olaf Choir, and a Minnesota High School Honor choir at Orchestra Hall in a sold-out concert on March 21, 2009 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.

Classical Minnesota Public Radio's John Birge talked with Eric Whitacre about his new world-premiere piece "Nox Aurumque," how Whitacre is energized by working with young students, and how Whitacre made the teenage transition from '80s hair band to choral superstar.

1 comment:

Steve said...

I do not believe choralnet is in danger in seeming overly negative in any way towards Eric Whitacre or his music.