New York Premiere of Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings by Eric Whitacre, June 15, 2010, at Carnegie Hall Auditions Now Being Accepted
September 15, 2009
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Classical Rock Star Set to Premiere His Cutting-Edge Musical at New York's Carnegie Hall
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Distinguished Concerts International New York is proud to announce the New York Premiere of the concert version of American composer and choral idol Eric Whitacre's award-winning musical, Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, at Carnegie Hall on June 15, 2010. The concert version of Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings combines trance, ambient and techno electronic with choral, cinematic, and operatic traditions. Grammy Award-winning soprano, Hila Plitmann, will sing the lead role of the angel Extasis, and Whitacre himself will be conducting, complete with taiko drummers, electronic playback, and a supporting onstage choir. DCINY is looking for choral ensembles of exceptional quality to comprise the onstage chorus.
Whitacre is one of the most performed choral music composers of his
generation, and is celebrated as a "classical rock star." In July and
August 2007, he premiered Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings at the
Theatre at Boston Court in Pasadena, California to sold-out audiences,
replete with full cast, taiko drums, DJ, anime, and flying rigs.
Whitacre's California performances earned him numerous prestigious
awards such as the Richard Rodgers Award for most promising musical
theatre composer. The musical additionally met with 10 nominations at
the 2007 Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, including one for
Best World Premiere Musical.
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Announcement Stirs Excitement for Musical Theater Lovers
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In late August 2009, Whitacre announced his desire to showcase the work to East Coast audiences and premiere the concert version of it the summer of 2010 at New York's legendary Carnegie Hall. "We could not be more thrilled," says DCINY General Director, Iris Derke. "Eric's reputation as a contemporary composer of the highest caliber, as well as his popularity with the iPod Generation, is well-established. Based on the huge success of Paradise Lost in the Los Angeles area, we at DCINY already anticipate a sold-out performance here in New York. There isn't another city in the world that embraces musical theater as New York does, and I can't think of a better venue for this highly innovative work than the warmth and prestige of Carnegie Hall."
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| Composer Eric Whitacre Bio |
Eric Whitacre is an LA-based composer of choral, wind band, and electronic music whose loyal fans and supporters span the globe. Whitacre's rock star status with young musicians has brought him significant recognition within the contemporary music world, and he maintains a prominent online following. To date, Whitacre's published works have received thousands of performances and have sold well over 750,000 copies worldwide. He has received composition awards from the Barlow International Composition Competition, the American Choral Directors Association, and the American Composers Forum.
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| Vocalist Hila Plitmann Bio |
Grammy Award-winning soprano Hila Plitmann has quickly become a glittering jewel on the international music scene, known worldwide for her astonishing musicianship and gossamer voice, including extensive solo work on the soundtrack to such productions as Hollywood's blockbuster The DaVinci Code. She regularly premieres works by today's leading composers. |
| Libretttist David Noroņa Bio |
David Noroņa made his Broadway debut opposite Tony Award-winning actors Nathan Lane and John Glover in Love! Valour! Compassion! His debut followed with many regional musical productions, and several film and television roles and appearances. In addition to the Paradise Lost project, Noroņa is also the author of four original screenplays, one of which he produced/starred in. |
| DCINY Productions |
With offices in New York City, and scores of concerts to its credit in the most prestigious venues on both coasts and abroad, DCINY is a major American classical music production company. DCINY productions have ranged from solo and chamber music recitals in Carnegie Hall, including both Weill Recital and Zankel Halls, to Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall and Isaac Stern Auditorium, to Jazz at Lincoln Center and The Town Hall, as well as Los Angeles' Walt Disney Concert Hall. DCINY has produced World, North American, New York City, and a variety of international concert premieres of new work by some of the leading composers of our time, performed by award-winning musicians. DCINY invites you to visit their website at www.DCINY.org for details regarding these tremendous upcoming concert events, as well as other highlights of the exciting DCINY 2010 Season. |
| To Audition |
For audition information, please visit the DCINY website, www.DCINY.org or contact Jeffery Thyer, 212-707-8566, Ext. 312. Interviews and press tickets may be arranged by contacting Julie Kostrey 212-707-8566, Ext. 306 or
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