Choral Composer Eric Whitacre
Classic Drive's Vanessa Hughes speaks with choral composer and conductor Eric Whitacre about his unexpected journey into the world of choirs, sparked by a reluctant teenage encounter with a Mozart piece that ultimately transformed him into a self-proclaimed choir obsessive. Though he hadn't originally planned to write for choirs, that experience set the course for his career—and now, having seen his Virtual Choir go viral (ten years before pandemic lockdowns made virtual group performances widespread), he is one of the most commissioned and performed choral composers in the world.
Whitacre also spills the beans on which section of a standard choir truly reigns supreme—who's the cleverest, the most overlooked: the basses, altos, sopranos, or tenors?
Eric Whitacre will conduct the Australian premiere of his new work Eternity in an Hour at the Sydney Opera House with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' VOX chorus on Friday 27 June.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News.com.au
44 minutes ago
- News.com.au
MasterChef star Callum Hann welcomes new bundle of joy into the world
An Adelaide-based MasterChef contestant has welcomed a baby girl into the world. Callum Hann is a celebrated chef, author and entrepreneur who first skyrocketed to success after appearing on the second season of MasterChef Australia as a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 20-year-old in 2010. Now an entrepreneur and a married man, Mr Hann is in the midst of his newest journey – fatherhood. Mr Hann and his wife Crystal Jagger had their first child – a baby girl named Elle – in early 2020 and their second child, a boy named Henry, in 2022. Posting on Instagram on Tuesday, Crystal revealed the couple had welcomed a third child into the world – an adorable little girl they've decided to name Fleur. 'Welcome to the world baby girl. We love you so much and you are the perfect addition to our little family,' Ms Jagger said in a post she tagged Mr Hann in. Mr Hann finished as runner-up on MasterChef and now runs a profitable digital business. He recently joined the latest season of MasterChef: Back to Win, and is currently participating in filming.
News.com.au
an hour ago
- News.com.au
Katy Perry sparks fears for remaining Aus shows after being struck down by ‘fever'
Katy Perry has sparked fears from fans that she could struggle to finish the remaining dates on her Australian tour. Perry is currently in the middle of her Down Under tour and after sell-out shows on both sides of the country she's set to perform a string of shows in Adelaide. In footage obtained by 7NEWS Adelaide, the pop star could be seen stepping off her private jet before she took the time to meet some of her supporters who had come out to catch a glimpse of the pop idol. However, while chatting with fans she dropped a bombshell that has left some on social media concerned about their tickets to the remaining shows. A man asked the star if she was enjoying her stay in Australia as she signed autographs and posed for photos. 'Yes, but I got very sick last night. I'm trying not to get sick. I had a random fever,' the singer said in response. 'Hope Katy feels better soon! Touring's tough, and random fevers can hit anyone,' remarked on fan. 'She better not cancel!' complained another on TikTok. Perry has already played to sold-out arenas in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth during her Aussie visit. She is now due to arrive in Adelaide from Perth for her final Aussie dates, playing at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on June 26, 27, and 29. The mini-break in her tour comes as her long-term partner Orlando Bloom made his way Down Under amid reports the couple are on the rocks. He was snapped walking through the Perth CBD on Sunday ahead of Perry's show in the city, with their daughter on his shoulders. Perry, however, was nowhere to be seen. Earlier this month and several shows into the Australian tour, reports surfaced claiming that their nine-year relationship was all but done. 'It's over,' a source alleged to Page Six. 'They are waiting till her tour is over before they split.' Sources told People that stress over the poor reception of her new album, 143, has caused 'tension' in the stars' relationship. 'Katy was deeply frustrated following the reception of her new album,' a source said. 'It made her very stressed. Orlando was understanding, but it did cause some tension.' Another source told the magazine: 'She was also disappointed in some of the tour reviews. It's put stress on their relationship.'
News.com.au
2 hours ago
- News.com.au
Shane once again sticks by son Kyle
NRL: The NRL 360 panel looks into Shane Flanagan's decision to continue to play son Kyle despite a rough run of form.
