Stage Works
John Adams talks to Donald Macleod about his stage works. He discusses his feelings about the furore over the first performances of The Death of Klinghoffer.
John Adams is perhaps best known for his operas, which are usually based on topical events and real people, and some of which have sparked controversy. In the last of this week's programmes, Adams talks to Donald Macleod about his stage works. He discusses his feelings about the furore over the first performances of The Death of Klinghoffer more than 20 years ago, the kind of subjects he considers suitable for operatic treatment, and whether he will write another one.
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John Adams
(El) Nino
Performer: Deutsche-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin/Kent Nagano - Main Artist Performer: London Voices Performer: Theatre Of Voices
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John Adams
A Flowering tree - opera in 2 acts
Conductor: John Adams (1947) Performer: Eric OWENS - Bass Performer: Jessica RIVERA - Soprano Performer: London Symphony Orchestra Performer: Schola Cantorum Venezuela
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John Adams
Doctor Atomic symphony
Conductor: David ROBERTSON Performer: St Louis S O
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John Adams
Day Chorus
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John Adams
El Nino mvt 1: I sing of a Maiden
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John Adams
A Flowering Tree
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John Adams
Doctor Atomic Symphony
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John Adams
Day Chorus
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John Adams
El Nino mvt 1: I sing of a Maiden
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John Adams
A Flowering Tree
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John Adams
Doctor Atomic Symphony
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