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Eric Whitacre
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Light and Gold: The Music of Eric Whitacre, 'Whitacre on Whitacre'

Light and Gold: Whitacre on Whitacre

Eric Whitacre is the most popular choral composer today, and his works are beloved by choirs throughout the world. In these one-hour programs, he introduces the music with co-host Brian Newhouse and describes the often-colorful backstory of how each piece came to be.

In this program, Whitacre takes an introspective approach during his chat with Brian Newhouse.

Program Playlist

Whitacre: Water Night - Brigham Young University Singers, Ronald Staheli, cond.
Whitacre: Five Hebrew Love Songs - Hila Plitmann; Eric Whitacre Singers, Eric Whitacre, cond.
Whitacre: October - North Texas Wind Symphony, Eugene Corporon, cond.
Whitacre: Alleluia - Eric Whitacre Singers, Eric Whitacre, cond.
Whitacre: Go Lovely Rose - Brigham Young University Singers, Ronald Staheli, cond.

Light and Gold, the Music Of Eric Whitacre, is supported in part by Hella Mears Hueg and Bill Hueg, celebrating new choral music in American life.

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