Latest News: Classical, Adams, J (composer)
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Interview,
Marin Alsop on John Adams 8th April 2024The conductor talks about her latest album on Naxos of three virtuosic orchestral pieces by John Adams with the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, including the premiere recording of a work dedicated to her.
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Recording of the Week,
John Adams's Doctor Atomic, conducted by the composer 29th June 2018John Adams conducts Gerald Finley and the BBC Symphony Orchestra in the first audio recording of his 2005 opera, Doctor Atomic.
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Recording of the Week,
Michael Tilson Thomas conducts a new piece by John Adams 14th August 2015James listens to the premiere recording of John Adams' Absolute Jest, from the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, St Lawrence String Quartet and Michael Tilson Thomas.
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Interview,
Chad Hoopes plays Adams and Mendelssohn 15th May 2014Young American violinist Chad Hoopes talks to David about his latest disc of violin concerti by Mendelssohn and Adams.
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Recording of the Week,
Gustavo Dudamel conducts a new oratorio by John Adams 10th March 2014James explores The Gospel According to the Other Mary, excellent performances from Kelley O’Connor as Mary Magdalene and Tamara Mumford as Martha.