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interview Eric Whitacre

Eric Whitacre—the man who made choral music cooler than ever—brings a Christmas concert with a playful twist. On the programme: two musical Christmas tales (The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus and The Gift of the Magi), alongside a sparkling selection of traditional carols.
In the lead-up to the concert, Bart T'Jampens challenges the composer with five tricky dilemmas. Read the article and get a surprising glimpse into the world of Eric Whitacre.

Christmas Concert: The Boy who Laughed at Santa Claus · 20.12.2025 · Flagey

Eric Whitacre, the man who made choral music cooler than ever, brings a playful twist to the holidays with two musical Christmas stories. Add to that a selection of traditional carols (and who knows—he might just get the audience to sing along!), and you’ve got a festive concert for the whole family.

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