The City and the Sea

Eric Whitacre's "The City and the Sea" is a captivating choral journey, set to release on February 17, 2025, under DUX Recording Producers. Spanning 48 minutes, this album showcases Whitacre's distinctive style and his ability to blend poetic texts with evocative music. The album opens with "Glow," setting the tone for the collection, which includes a set of Five Hebrew Love Songs, each one a gem of emotional expression and musical intricacy. Whitacre's collaboration with other artists is highlighted in "The Bells – A Collaboration," adding a unique dimension to the album. The centerpiece of the album is the suite "The City and the Sea," inspired by the poetry of E.E. Cummings. This suite paints a vivid soundscape of urban life and natural beauty, with each track offering a different perspective, from the bustling "I Walked the Boulevard" to the serene "The Seal Lullaby." Whitacre's mastery of choral writing is on full display, making "The City and the Sea" a compelling addition to any music lover's collection.