John Adams
conductor, composer

John Adams

  • February 15, 1947 Worcester (USA)

Biography

Composer, conductor, and creative thinker - John Adams occupies a unique position in the world of music. His works stand out among contemporary classical compositions for their depth of expression, brilliance of sound, and the profoundly humanist nature of their themes. Works spanning more than three decades are among the most performed of all contemporary classical music, among them Harmonielehre, Shaker Loops, El Niño, Doctor Atomic and The Dharma at Big Sur.

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John Adams's Nixon in China
John Adams's Nixon in China

Valentina Carrasco (stage director), Gustavo Du...

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Susanna Mälkki conducts Perry, Adams, and Ives — With Leila Josefowicz
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Gustavo Dudamel conducts Bizet, de Falla, Golijov, Britten, Adams, Wagner, Strauss, and Verdi
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"Je Sais Pas Vous"
"Je Sais Pas Vous"

26 three-minute sketches about the classics

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Peter Sellars speaks about Doctor Atomic
Peter Sellars speaks about Doctor Atomic

Interviews with the librettist and stage direct...

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