October (WHITACRE ERIC)

for Full Orchestra. Par WHITACRE ERIC. The continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere, with his symphonic, choral, and operatic works. October is arguably his most notable symphonic work, now adapted in this stunning version for full orchestra. / Date parution : 2022-11-29/ Répertoire / Orchestre

“Sleep My Child” comes from Eric Whitacre's work for musical theater Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings. Originally written for two sopranos and mezzo (portrayed as three angels) it was adapted for band in 2012by Jeffrey Gershman at the request of the composer and is the latest title in a growing catalog of Whitacre's compositions (October Sleep Lux Aurumque and The Seal Lullaby) that illustrate his sincere commitment tocreating lush beautiful music for winds.

The continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere with his symphonic choral and operatic works. October is arguably his most notable symphonic work now adapted in this stunning version for brass band.

The continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere with his symphonic choral and operatic works. October is arguably his most notable symphonic work now adapted in this stunning version for strings.