Eric Whitacre - Eternity in an Hour

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Composer: Eric Whitacre

• CD1: Eternity in an Hour
• CD2: Auguries of Innocence

Emma Denton, cello

Eric Whitacre Singers

Eric Whitacre, conductor & synthesizers

Lesjamusic, additional production

Date: 2026

Label: Decca Music Group

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Grammy Award-winning composer Eric Whitacre has released Eternity in an Hour, a major 60-minute electro-choral work scored for choir, strings, piano, and electronics. Inspired by William Blake’s iconic poem Auguries of Innocence, the composition premiered under Whitacre's direction at the 2024 BBC Proms. The piece marks a groundbreaking fusion of Whitacre's signature choral style with his lifelong passion for synthesizers and electronica. Designed as an immersive and meditative sonic experience, Eternity in an Hour invites listeners and performers alike to explore themes of awe, timelessness, and deep contemplation.

American composer and conductor Eric Whitacre (b. 1970) is a Juilliard graduate celebrated worldwide for his innovative classical compositions and pioneering digital music initiatives. Famed for founding the global Virtual Choir phenomenon—uniting over 100,000 singers across 145 countries—Whitacre seamlessly bridges classical traditions with modern technology, live electronics, and media sampling. His career highlights include chart-topping Decca Classics albums, high-profile commissions for top global orchestras and ensembles, and creative collaborations with artists ranging from Hans Zimmer to NASA. A former Artist in Residence with the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Whitacre remains a dynamic conductor, influential Yamaha artist, and acclaimed international keynote speaker.

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