Episode 5
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.
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John Adams
Dharma at Big Sur (2003)
Performers: Tracy Silverman (electric violin) / BBC SO / John Adams (conductor)
- Nonesuch 7559-79857-2 CD1 tr 1.
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John Adams
My Father Knew Charles Ives (2003)
Performers: BBC SO / John Adams (conductor) / Bill Houghton (trumpet solos)
- Nonesuch 7559-79857-2 CD2 tr 1.
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John Adams
On the Transmigration of Souls (2002)
Performers: New York Choral Artists / Brooklyn Youth Chorus / New York Philharmonic Orchestra / Lorin Maazel (conductor)
- Nonesuch 7559-79816-2 tr 1.
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- Fri 9 Feb 200712:00BBC Radio 3
- Fri 24 Aug 200712:00BBC Radio 3
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