On Sunday, May 25, the Vlaams Radiokoor will perform a new piece by Eric Whitacre, conducted by the composer himself. For the opening and finale, we're inviting you: are you part of a choir, and do you want to join us on stage at Flagey? Sign up with your choir and apply now!

Koor&Stem and the Vlaams Radiokoor will select three to four choirs, gathering a total of 100 singers on stage. The program will feature a selection of Whitacre’s works, including Lux Aurumque, excerpts from The Sacred Veil, All Seems Beautiful to Me, and Sleep. To wrap up the evening, you’ll join the Vlaams Radiokoor from the seats of the concert hall to sing Whitacre’s enchanting Sing Gently.

👉 Apply by October 15!

WHO

We’re looking for mixed choirs, or women’s/men’s choirs if they’re preparing only part of the score.

WHEN

Selected choirs will rehearse on May 24 and perform on May 25, under the direction of Eric Whitacre.

May 24: rehearsal 17:00 - 19:00 @ Flagey
May 25: sound check 14:00 - 15:30 @ Flagey
May 25: concert 17:00 @ Flagey

PRACTICAL INFO

Apply through Koor&Stem by October 15.

This event is free for selected choirs. They are required to provide their own sheet music.

PROGRAM

I. Opening: selected choirs

  • Lux Aurumque (Eric Whitacre)
  • Past Life Melodies (Sarah Hopkins)
  • Cloudburst (Eric Whitacre)
  • Come Sweet Death (Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. London)

II. Programme: Vlaams Radiokoor

  • Eternity in an Hour (Eric Whitacre)

III. Finale: selected choirs & Vlaams Radiokoor

  • Sing Gently (Eric Whitacre)