Eric Whitacre is an American composer whose choral works are particularly popular among high school and university vocal ensembles across America.
Composition History
Jeff Beal's choral work, The Salvage Men, was inspired by Oscar Wilde's 'De Profundis' and the poetry of Kay Ryan, conceived during Beal's own health crisis.
Performer Biography
Fredrik Malmberg, the chief conductor of the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir since 2012, is considered a leading choral conductor of his generation and also founded the ensemble Vokalharmonin.
Compositional Technique
In Eric Whitacre's 'Three Songs of Faith', the middle movement, 'hope, faith, life, love', quotes material from the first and last pieces to unify the cycle.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Daniel Nelson's work, The New Colossus, aims to musically convey the majesty of inclusivity and the awe felt by immigrants seeing the Statue of Liberty for the first time.
Performer Biography
The Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, founded in 1945 by Eric Ericson, holds a central position in both Swedish and international music, collaborating with renowned conductors and orchestras.
Composer Biography
Jeff Beal, a five-time Emmy award winner, is widely recognized for his musical scores in Hollywood films and TV series, including 'Monk' and 'House of Cards'.
