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John Adams (b.1947)

Part Five

Friday 9 February 2007 12:00-13:00 (Radio 3)

Donald Macleod brings his survey of the music of John Adams up to date, talking to the composer about the strong autobiographical thread running through his later works.

Duration:

1 hour

Playlist

Dharma at Big Sur (2003)
1st movement: A New Day
Tracy Silverman (electric violin) / BBC SO / John Adams (conductor)
Nonesuch 7559-79857-2 CD1 tr 1

My Father Knew Charles Ives (2003)
1st movement: Concord
BBC SO / John Adams (conductor) / Bill Houghton (trumpet solos)
Nonesuch 7559-79857-2 CD2 tr 1

On the Transmigration of Souls (2002)
New York Choral Artists / Brooklyn Youth Chorus / New York Philharmonic Orchestra / Lorin Maazel (conductor)
Nonesuch 7559-79816-2 tr 1




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