Grammy-winning Eric Whitacre leads the BBC SSO & BBC Singers in his radiant choral works, followed by Mozart’s powerful Requiem.

About this concert

Eric Whitacre needs no introduction. An international phenomenon, the Grammy-winning composer’s luminous and intensely beautiful music has captivated audiences across the globe. In the magnificent settings of Paisley Abbey, Whitacre conducts the world-class BBC Singers and BBC SSO through an inspiring programme of radiant choral music. Alongside his own compositions (including the now-classic Lux Aurumque), Whitacre presents music by living composers he particularly admires before the evening culminates with Mozart’s haunting Requiem — the masterpiece that inspired his very first composition.

Programme

Eric Whitacre Lux Aurumque (4 mins)

Go lovely rose (4 mins)

Lucy Walker There is no rose (3 mins)

Eric Whitacre The River Cam (12 mins)

Caroline Shaw and the swallow (4 mins)

Eric Whitacre Stopping by woods on a snowy evening (5 mins)

interval

Mozart Requiem in D minor, K 626 (55 mins)

Performers

Eleanor Dennis, soprano

Patrick Alexander Keefe, baritone

Marta Fontanals-Simmons, mezzo soprano

Caspar Singh, tenor

BBC Singers

Eric Whitacre, Conductor

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Ticket Types & Prices

• Area A: £38

• Area B: £31

• Area C (Restricted View): £24

• Balcony: £31 (Not suitable for people with restricted mobility)

• Concession* (Areas A-C): £12

• Concession* (Balcony): £12 (Not suitable for people with restricted mobility)

• Wheelchair User/Wheelchair companion*: £12

Tickets will not be available on the door and must be purchased in advance.

*Concessions are available for Students, Under 26s and Registered Disabled (Please present ID on arrival).

Please note that seats in the Balcony are not suitable for wheelchair users and people with restricted mobility due to staircase.

Areas A-C are located in the church pews on ground level. Area C is likely to have a restricted view.

Book tickets via Eventbrite. For any queries relating to ticketing, please contact Paisley Abbey on 0141 889 7654.

Description supplied by the event organiser.