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Sleep is an unaccompanied choral work by American composer Eric Whitacre, completed around 2000 and set to a text by poet Charles Anthony Silvestri. Its slow harmonic movement, sustained clusters, and carefully controlled dissonances create a quiet musical treatment of rest, night, and release. Written for mixed choir, it is performed by concert, collegiate, and advanced community ensembles capable of maintaining secure tuning across long, softly sustained phrases.
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Sleep (Whitacre) ranks #107 of 187 in the Choral Music ranking, behind Requiem (Schnittke), ahead of In the Beginning (Copland).
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How good is Sleep (Whitacre)?
Sleep (Whitacre) scores 7.95/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Choral Music category. Major Whitacre favorite, strong choral community reputation, lush idiom polarizes some critics.
What are the best alternatives to Sleep (Whitacre)?
See our alternatives page for Sleep (Whitacre) for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Mass in B Minor, St. John Passion, Magnificat in D Major BWV 243.
How does Sleep (Whitacre) compare to Mass in B Minor?
See our detailed comparison of Sleep (Whitacre) vs Mass in B Minor with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
Is Sleep (Whitacre) worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.95/10, Sleep (Whitacre) is a solid option in Choral Music. See all Choral Music ranked.
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