Cloudburst is a famous composition by what American composer?
Cloudburst (Whitacre) Cloudburst is one of Eric Whitacre's most famous compositions. Whitacre wrote the piece in 1992 (age 22) for eight-part choir, with piano and percussion accompaniment. The text was adapted from Octavio Paz's poem "El Cántaro Roto" (The Broken Water-Jug).
Irwin Heilner Irwin Heilner (b. New York City, May 14, 1908; d. January 18, 1991) was an American composer of contemporary classical music. His works are published by American Composers Alliance.