John Adams - A Portrait and Concert of American Music

Alternative title

John Adams - American Classic - A Portrait

Synopsis

A look a the life and work of John Adams, one of America’s most frequently performed living composers who has managed to write accessible music that still surprises and challenges his listeners. Includes contributions from stage director Peter Sellars, librettist Alice Goodman and conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, as well as extensive performance extracts from ‘Nixon in China’, ‘El Nino’ and the film of ‘Klinghoffer’.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2002

Year of production

2002

Subjects

Music

Keywords

contemporary music; music - American; Adams, John

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

101 minutes

Year

2002

Distributor

Name

Arthaus Musik

Web

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