Eric Whitacre in Concert at GSU
$45
Eric Whitacre is one of the most popular musicians of his generation. His concert music has been performed throughout the world by millions of amateur and professional musicians alike, while his ground-breaking Virtual Choirs have united singers from over 120 different countries. Join Georgia State University’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, and University Singers for an evening of Eric Whitacre's music conducted by the composer himself.
About Georgia State University School of Music
At Georgia State University, the music of every style flourishes. The School of Music provides exemplary training in traditional classical paths, jazz studies, opera, choral music, the field of music education and the exploding business side of music, including audio recording
https://music.gsu.edu/About Eric Whitacre, conductor
Grammy Award-winning composer and conductor, Eric Whitacre, is among today's most popular musicians. His works are programmed worldwide and his ground-breaking Virtual Choirs have united 100,000 singers from more than 145 countries. Born in Nevada in 1970, Eric is a graduate of The Juilliard School. He is currently Visiting Composer at Pembroke College, Cambridge University (UK) and is an Ambassador for the Royal College of Music (London). He recently completed two terms as Artist in Residence with the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Eric is proud to be a Yamaha Artist.
His compositions have been widely recorded and his debut album as a conductor on Universal, Light and Gold, went straight to the top of the charts, earning him a Grammy.
https://ericwhitacre.com/Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University
80 Forsyth St NWAtlanta, Georgia 30303
United States