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The Netherlands Radio Choir perform at Cocertgebouw + Guided Tour

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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.

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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

Rondleidingen (in het Engels)
Neem een kijkje achter de schermen van Het Koninklijk Concertgebouw*: ontdek delen van het gebouw die anders verborgen zouden blijven en hoor verhalen over de rijke geschiedenis van Het Concertgebouw. Rondleidingen in het Engels worden gegeven op:

zondagen van 12.30 — 13.45 uur
maandagen van 17.00 — 18.15 uur (rondleidingen op maandag worden alleen gehouden in de maanden mei t/m september)
woensdagen van 13.30 — 14.45 uur (aansluitend op de Free Lunchtime).45 pm (na de gratis lunchconcerten, let op: hoewel deze rondleidingen het hele jaar door plaatsvinden, worden de lunchconcerten niet gehouden in de maanden juli en augustus)
Vrijdag van 17.00 — 18.15 pm

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