How Does Eric Whitacre Write a Song? | Explained | Classic FM Meets

Eric Whitacre talks us through his song writing process, from cluster chords and improvisation to teaching the audience ‘how to breathe’.
We filmed the Grammy Award-winning composer and conductor at Blüthner Pianos in London, in an exclusive session for Classic FM. Eric was promoting his upcoming concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Find out more about Eric Whitacre here: www.classicfm.com/composers/w...
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[@achmadalisaifuddin41]

This man's composing level broke thru the 4th wall

[@thefrayfann]

Eric just eminates joy and excitement when speaking about music and intervals, like a kid in a candy store. It’s a pleasure to witness.

[@yufuyoshimura5426]

That Lux openning slapppsss so hard.

[@gabrielamercado5310]

WHY WAS I ACTUALLY BREATHING THE WAY HE INTENDED IT TO SUBCONSCIOUSLY.

[@oliviapetrowski4553]

Nobody:
Eric Whitacre: “Lux Aurumque”
Me: *goes into instant fangirl mode*

[@jlapierremusic]

Nobody:
Eric Whitacre: daycrescendo

[@feavouglan4427]

🔥🔥🔥

[@LezerniWolf]

Listening to this to try to make Mamma Mia in an Eric Whitacre style...

[@emanuelosorio9610]

Update?

[@mitchellopitz9127]

Lol... California yoga instructor.