Fresh from their performance at iTunes Festival, Eric and the Eric Whitacre Singers are returning to Union Chapel for an evening of beautiful choral music. Eric Whitacre & the Eric Whitacre Singers 5 March 2015 | 7:45pm Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, London N1 2XD Tickets: £25 + booking fee Concessions: £15 + booking fee Tickets are available through the Union Chapel website.
The Independent have given Julian Bliss' most recent release, the Mozart & Nielsen Clarinet Concertos, a four star review. The album was named Classic FM's Album of the Week upon release. “Bliss does the works proud” - The Independent on Sunday **** Also, in the most recent issue of BBC Music Magazine, his album released this summer working with pianist Bradley Moore has been given a
The King’s Singers are delighted to announce their collaboration with Royal Holloway, University of London as Artists in Residence. They began this term with a wonderful afternoon working with the Chapel Choir as a whole. They are looking forward to their journey with the Choir, and their inspiring Director, Rupert Gough. Rupert Gough, Director of Choral Music at Royal Holloway, University of London, said: “A
Following his collaboration with the Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Chorale in April 2014, Eric Whitacre returns to Orchestra Hall for 3 performances on 8th-10th May 2015. The programme, with a heavy focus on contemporary American composers, includes Eric's 'Lux Aurumque' for strings, Jonathan Newman's 'Blow it Up, Start Again', Copland's 'Quiet City' and Steven Bryant's 'Ecstatic Waters'. Visit the Minnesota Orchestra website for more information.
The last 3 weeks have seen The King’s Singers visit some extraordinary venues from the stunning Eglise Saint-Pierre, La Réole France to the grandeur of the Grand Philharmonic Hall, St Petersburg Russia. But perhaps the most enchanting of the recent performances was seeing two members of the group performing in their home towns. They first visited Mayfield, West Sussex, the hometown to Christopher Gabbitas and
Ahead of his performance at the Malcolm Arnold Festival next week, Julian Bliss spoke to presenter John Griff live on BBC Radio Northampton. John Griff will also present ‘The Forgotten Films’ as part of the Festival. The interview is available to listen again for 7 days on BBC iPlayer. The interview with Julian is around 1:17. On Sunday 19th October, Julian will perform Malcolm’s 1st Clarinet Concerts and
A new interview with The Tallis Scholar's Peter Phillips has been uploaded to The King's Singers Ensemble Hub, a new section of their website created to share useful advice and resources for singers and ensembles. Resources include recommended repertoire, featured ensembles, videos and interviews with various experts within the a cappella community. Visit the Ensemble Hub
Today Eric strengthens his connection with the Royal College of Music (London) and its students with a composition masterclass, free to all, taking place in the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall. Following a short opening presentation from Eric, questions will be welcomed from the audience.
