Eric Whitacre Photo: Marc Royce
Lynn speaks to the Grammy award-winning composer and conductor, Eric Whitacre.
Usually based in Los Angeles, he's currently in New Zealand touring one of his most recent compositions 'The Sacred Veil', which will be sung at two performances by Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir.
‘The Sacred Veil’ is a 12-movement work, written in collaboration with his friend, the poet and lyricist Charles Anthony Silvestri, and tells a moving story of life, love and loss.
Eric Whitacre is also credited for coming up with the concept of a virtual choir, uniting singers from around the world, by synchronising hundreds of audio recordings into one single performance.
