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"The John Adams Reader: Essential Writings on an American Composer is the first full-length book in English devoted to the work of John Adams, among the most frequently performed living American composers in the sphere of classical music. Sometimes called America's "composer laureate," John Adams has proved to be that rare bird - an enduring, if often controversial, figure in contemporary art music." "Although branded a minimalist early in his career, Adams has composed in many styles and forms, from opera, choral, and orchestral pieces to multimedia stage works and tape and electronic compositions. Here essays by leading music commentators and critics explore the Adams oeuvre with insights pro and con."--BOOK JACKET. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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I saw "Nixon in China" a few weeks ago and am still trying to understand what John Adams was trying to do, so it's time to call in the cavalry--hopefully this book will help! I'm excited to read the essay by one of my musical heroes Sarah Cahill (http://www.sarahcahill.com/) even though her contribution isn't about that particular opera. ( )