This unique recording for Signum Records shows the warm, earthly tones of the marimba, beautifully playing the lush harmonies of Whitacre’s choral works.

Eric Whitacre, normally known for his choral compositions and arrangements, personally requested Joby Burgess arrange some of his well-known works for Marimba quartet.

“Joby Burgess is a musical genius. These are really clever, beautiful arrangements.” Eric Whitacre

TRACK LISTING

LUX AURUMQUE 3’56” - Eric Whitacre Arr. Joby Burgess
OCTOBER 7’39” - ERIC WHITACRE ARR. JOBY BURGESS
A BOY AND A GIRL 3’56” - ERIC WHITACRE ARR. JOBY BURGESS
SLEEP 5’56” - ERIC WHITACRE ARR. JOBY BURGESS

Photography by David Turner & Nick White

Sheet Music

“I was delighted when Eric got in touch to ask if I might arrange some of his choral music for marimba. I first met and worked with Eric in 2012, when I was invited to organise the percussion elements of his debut BBC Proms Concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

His music contains many of the things I love in choral music; lush tonal harmonies, strong audience engagement and a firm spiritual connection. We also share a similar taste in 1980’s pop, although I would be the 4th member of A-ha, not the 5th member of Depeche Mode!” Joby Burgess

The sheet music for ‘Lux Aurumque’, ‘October’, ‘A Boy and a Girl’ and ‘Sleep’ is published by Hal Leonard.

Video

Live performances of the complete EP were filmed by Mike Hatch during the recording sessions, including 360° videos of both ‘October’ and ‘Sleep’ so you can move around the session!

Live

The Joby Burgess Percussion Collective gave the world premiere performances of Eric Whitacre’s Marimba Quartets at the RNCM Manchester on 3rd December 2019.

PERFORMERS

Joby Burgess Marimba and Vibraphone

Sam Wilson Marimba and Vibraphone

Calum Huggan Marimba

Rob Farrer Marimba

Recording CREDITS

Recorded at St Augustines Church, Kilburn Park Road, London on 23rd May 2019.

Produced by Nick Wollage and Joby Burgess

Recording Engineer and Mixing Nick Wollage
Recording Assistant Tom Mungall

Mastering Mike Hatch

Released 28 February 2020 on Signum Records.