The Netherlands Radio Choir perform at Cocertgebouw + Guided Tour

About the Event

One of the world's most experienced choir leader directs the Groot Omroepkoor (Great Broadcasting Choir). Eric Whitacre presents an American programme with music by Bernstein and his own work.

Eric Whitacre leads the Great Broadcasting Choir

In recent years, the American Eric Whitacre has grown into the world's most beloved choir leader. And that while he actually wanted to become a rock star. With a slight reluctance, he was persuaded during his studies to sing in a choir. The most drastic change in my existence', he told the NRC. For Grammy winner Whitacre, choral music is part of something bigger than you are. As a singer and a listener! Whitacre YouTube conquered you with his virtual choirs. Now he is back at the Groot Omroepkoor, for which he composed new work in 2017.

American choral works

Whitacre leads a variety of American choral works: from silent to humorous. Central to the venue is the legendary Leonard Bernstein, whose centenary is celebrated this season. The Groot Omroepkoor starts with the festive Warm‐up for voices and hands. Also special is Bernstein's partly Hebrew sung Chichester Psalms. Countertenor David Allsopp solemnly. You'll hear Coplands Old American Songs and the 'traditional' Shenandoah. Van Whitacre's sounds include his beloved Lux aurumque.

Practical Information

Program:

Bernstein — Warm‐Up
Whitacre — The City and the Sea
Whitacre — Lux aurumque
Bernstein — Chichester Psalms
Whitacre — The Chelsea Carol
Traditioneel — Shenandoah (arr. J. Erb)
Whitacre — The Seal Lullaby
Whitacre — Animal Crackers Volumes 1 & 2
Copland — Old American Songs

Guided Tours (in English)
Take a look behind the scenes of The Royal Concertgebouw*: discover parts of the building that would otherwise remain hidden and hear stories about the rich history of The Concertgebouw. Guided tours in English are held on:

Sundays from 12.30 pm — 1.45 pm
Mondays from 5.00 pm — 6.15 pm (tours on mondays are only held in the months of May‐September)
Wednesdays from 1.30 pm — 2.45 pm (following the Free Lunchtime Concerts, please note that, although these tours are held year‐round, the Lunchtime Concerts are not held in the months of July and August)
Fridays from 5.00 pm — 6.15 pm