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History Lesson: Eric Ericson

September 27, 2012 by Joshua Bronfman Leave a Comment


This is my first official post here at Choralnet. I'm looking forward to sharing with you all in the coming year.
 
I had the pleasure of working with Eric Ericson in 1993 while I was singing in the Portland State University Chamber Choir under Bruce Browne. I was a college freshman still figuring my life out at the time, but those rehearsals still resonate with me to this day. I still listen to his 500 Years of European Choral Music CD. He is an international treasure. He will be 94 in October.
 
This is some of the most beautiful conducting I've ever seen. It helps to be leading a world class ensemble as well. A stunning video that shows the impecable artistry he brought to our profession.
 

 

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  1. Michael Deltchev says

    October 8, 2012 at 7:24 am

    Thank you for downloading Eric’s video.
     
    Outstanding musician and pedagog!
    I have studied with him at several masterclasses – a fantastic person and conductor. He makes conductors problem look like a children’s play.
     
    Hope I can be in Stockholm to pay my respect at his birthday this year. 🙂
     
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  2. Peter J. Durow says

    October 1, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    Thanks for sharing this Josh. His nonverbal shoulder shrugs at the end of each piece made me smile : )
    I look forward to reading more of your posts on ChoralNet! 
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  3. ivo antognini says

    October 1, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Delicious, it’s clear that Ericson loves his job 🙂
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