Eric whitacre biography book

Biography

Whitacre is that rare thing, a modern composer who is both popular and original

— The Daily Telegraph, London

Grammy Award-winning composer and conductor, Eric Whitacre, is among today’s most popular musicians.

A graduate of The Juilliard School, his works are performed worldwide, and his ground-breaking Virtual Choirs have united well over , singers from more than countries. Among his recent accolades and awards, Eric received the Richard D.

Colburn Award from the Colburn School and an Honorary Doctor of Arts from Chapman University (CA). His long-term relationship with Decca Classics has produced several no.1 albums which have enduring success.

Eric served consecutive terms as Artist in Residence with the Los Angeles Master Chorale and currently holds the position of Visiting Composer at Pembroke College.

He’s also an Ambassador for the Royal College of Music in London and is proud to be a Yamaha artist. A long-term relationship with Decca Classics has produced s