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Ēriks Ešenvalds

January 01, 1970

Ēriks Ešenvalds (born 26 January 1977) is a Latvian composer, mainly of choral music.[1][2] From 2011 to 2013 he was Fellow Commoner in Creative Arts at Trinity College, University of Cambridge.[3]

Ēriks Ešenvalds
Born (1977-01-26) 26 January 1977 (age 47)
Priekule, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union (now Latvia)
Occupation(s)Composer, speaker
WebsiteEriksEsenvalds.com

Biography edit

Ēriks Ešenvalds was born in Priekule, Latvia, in 1977. He studied at the Latvian Baptist Theological Seminary (1995–1997) before obtaining his master's degree in composition (2004) from the Latvian Academy of Music under the tutelage of Selga Mence. He took master classes with Michael Finnissy, Klaus Huber, Philippe Manoury and Jonathan Harvey, amongst others. From 2002 to 2011 he was a member of the State Choir Latvija.[1][2] From 2011 to 2013 he was Fellow Commoner in Creative Arts at Trinity College, University of Cambridge.[3] Ešenvalds is a three-time winner of the Latvian Grand Music Award (2005, 2007 and 2015).[4] In 2006, the International Rostrum of Composers awarded him first prize for his work The Legend of the Walled-in Woman.[5] Ešenvalds composed the official anthem of the 2014 World Choir Games during Riga European Capital of Culture 2014.[6] Ešenvalds teaches at the Department of Composition of the Latvian Academy of Music.

Composer Residency at the University of Virginia edit

In April 2024, Ešenvalds visited the United States to serve as composer-in-residence for the North American premiere of his major choral-orchestral work St. Luke Passion Sacred Works.[7] The concert took place on April 13, 2024, at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. Performed by the University Singers in Old Cabell Hall and conducted by Michael Slon, the concert also featured two of Ešenvalds' other works: Stars and Only in Sleep.

Recordings edit

Ešenvalds's compositions appear on recordings released by labels such as Signum Records, Hyperion Records, Decca Classics, Deutsche Grammophon, Delphian Records, Pentatone and Ondine.[1]

Recordings devoted exclusively to his work include:

The album Northern Lights & other choral works was shortlisted for the Gramophone Awards 2015,[10] selected as Gramophone Critics’ Choice 2015[11] and listed as ICI Radio-Canada Best Albums Selection in 2015.[12] The albums At the Foot of the Sky (2013) and O Salutaris (2011) were awarded Best Classical Album of the Year in Latvia.[13][14]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Ēriks Ešenvalds". Edition Peters Artist Management. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Ešenvalds, Ēriks (1977)". Musica Baltica. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Latvian Composer Eriks Esenvalds appointed Fellow Commoner in Creative Arts". Trinity College Cambridge. University of Cambridge. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  4. ^ "LMB laureāti". Lielā mūzikas balva (in Latvian). Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  5. ^ "2006 IRC (53rd session)". International Rostrum of Composers. International Music Council. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  6. ^ "Ē.Ešenvalds has composed an official song". Riga European Capital of Culture 2014. 4 July 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  7. ^ https://www.eriksesenvalds.com/news/north-american-premiere-of-st-lukes-passion-with-the-uva-university-singers
  8. ^ Scott, Aaron (19 May 2016). "OPB: PSU Chamber Choir Meets Eriks Esenvalds' Haunting Music". Portland State University. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  9. ^ "Ēriks Ešenvalds: Translations". wfmt. wttw. 20 March 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Gramophone Awards Shortlist 2015 digital magazine". Gramophone Magazine. 1 August 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  11. ^ Coghlan, Alexandra (December 2015). "Northern Lights". Gramophone Magazine. 93 (1130): 19.
  12. ^ "Les 12 meilleurs albums de 2015" (in French). ICI Radio-Canada. 23 December 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  13. ^ "Gada Balva 2013 rezultāti". Mūzikas ierakstu gada balva Zelta Mikrofons (in Latvian). Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  14. ^ "Gada Balva 2011 rezultāti". Mūzikas ierakstu gada balva Zelta Mikrofons (in Latvian). Retrieved 4 June 2015.

Further reading edit

  • Denney, Alan (October 2019). "Ours to See: Emerging Trends in Today's Choral Compositions". The Choral Journal. 60 (3): 8–21. JSTOR 26870101.
  • Grizzard, Mark (October 2019). "Castle of Light: A Snapshot of Latvian Choral Music as the Nation Turns 100". The Choral Journal. 60 (3): 51–63. JSTOR 26870104.
  • Wolverton, Vance (November 2012). "Ēriks Ešenvalds: Latvia's Choral Enfant Extraordinaire". The Choral Journal. 53 (4): 22–43. JSTOR 23560804.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • Edition Peters Artist Management (Management)
  • Musica Baltica (Publisher)
  • Edition Peters (Publisher)
  • Ēriks Ešenvalds on Hyperion Records
  • Ēriks Ešenvalds on the Latvian Music Information Centre

See also edit

January 01, 1970
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University of Cambridge 3 Esenvalds is a three time winner of the Latvian Grand Music Award 2005 2007 and 2015 4 In 2006 the International Rostrum of Composers awarded him first prize for his work The Legend of the Walled in Woman 5 Esenvalds composed the official anthem of the 2014 World Choir Games during Riga European Capital of Culture 2014 6 Esenvalds teaches at the Department of Composition of the Latvian Academy of Music Composer Residency at the University of Virginia editIn April 2024 Esenvalds visited the United States to serve as composer in residence for the North American premiere of his major choral orchestral work St Luke Passion Sacred Works 7 The concert took place on April 13 2024 at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville Virginia Performed by the University Singers in Old Cabell Hall and conducted by Michael Slon the concert also featured two of Esenvalds other works Stars and Only in Sleep Recordings editEsenvalds s compositions appear on recordings released by labels such as Signum Records Hyperion Records Decca Classics Deutsche Grammophon Delphian Records Pentatone and Ondine 1 Recordings devoted exclusively to his work include There Will Come Soft Rains The Pacific Lutheran University Choir of the West Richard Nance cond Signum 2020 St Luke Passion Sacred Works Latvian Radio Choir Sinfonietta Riga and Sigvards Klava Ondine 2016 Northern Lights amp other choral works Choir of Trinity College Cambridge and Stephen Layton Hyperion Records 2015 At the Foot of the Sky State Choir Latvija and Maris Sirmais 2013 Passion amp Resurrection amp other choral works Britten Sinfonia Polyphony and Stephen Layton Hyperion Records 2011 O Salutaris Kamer Youth Choir and Maris Sirmais 2011 The Doors of Heaven Portland State University Chamber Choir under Ethan Sperry Naxos 2017 8 Translations Portland State University under Ethan Sperry Naxos 2020 9 The album Northern Lights amp other choral works was shortlisted for the Gramophone Awards 2015 10 selected as Gramophone Critics Choice 2015 11 and listed as ICI Radio Canada Best Albums Selection in 2015 12 The albums At the Foot of the Sky 2013 and O Salutaris 2011 were awarded Best Classical Album of the Year in Latvia 13 14 References edit a b c Eriks Esenvalds Edition Peters Artist Management Retrieved 4 June 2015 a b Esenvalds Eriks 1977 Musica Baltica Retrieved 4 June 2015 a b Latvian Composer Eriks Esenvalds appointed Fellow Commoner in Creative Arts Trinity College Cambridge University of Cambridge Retrieved 4 June 2015 LMB laureati Liela muzikas balva in Latvian Retrieved 4 June 2015 2006 IRC 53rd session International Rostrum of Composers International Music Council Retrieved 4 June 2015 E Esenvalds has composed an official song Riga European Capital of Culture 2014 4 July 2012 Retrieved 4 June 2015 https www eriksesenvalds com news north american premiere of st lukes passion with the uva university singers Scott Aaron 19 May 2016 OPB PSU Chamber Choir Meets Eriks Esenvalds Haunting Music Portland State University Retrieved 4 June 2015 Eriks Esenvalds Translations wfmt wttw 20 March 2020 Retrieved 14 February 2021 Gramophone Awards Shortlist 2015 digital magazine Gramophone Magazine 1 August 2015 Retrieved 4 June 2015 Coghlan Alexandra December 2015 Northern Lights Gramophone Magazine 93 1130 19 Les 12 meilleurs albums de 2015 in French ICI Radio Canada 23 December 2015 Retrieved 4 June 2015 Gada Balva 2013 rezultati Muzikas ierakstu gada balva Zelta Mikrofons in Latvian Retrieved 4 June 2015 Gada Balva 2011 rezultati Muzikas ierakstu gada balva Zelta Mikrofons in Latvian Retrieved 4 June 2015 Further reading editDenney Alan October 2019 Ours to See Emerging Trends in Today s Choral Compositions The Choral Journal 60 3 8 21 JSTOR 26870101 Grizzard Mark October 2019 Castle of Light A Snapshot of Latvian Choral Music as the Nation Turns 100 The Choral Journal 60 3 51 63 JSTOR 26870104 Wolverton Vance November 2012 Eriks Esenvalds Latvia s Choral Enfant Extraordinaire The Choral Journal 53 4 22 43 JSTOR 23560804 External links editOfficial website Edition Peters Artist Management Management Musica Baltica Publisher Edition Peters Publisher Eriks Esenvalds on Hyperion Records Eriks Esenvalds on the Latvian Music Information CentreSee also editList of Latvians Lists of composers Portals nbsp Biography nbsp Classical music Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Eriks Esenvalds amp oldid 1219278659, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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