John Adams American Classic: Composing phenomenon and his major operatic works | Part 1/4

Filmed at his home outside San Francisco, this profile centers on an in-depth interview with Adams and contributions from stage director Peter Sellars, librettist Alice Goodman and conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, and extensive performance extracts from Nixon in China and El Niño. Watch the four parts: bit.ly/JohnAdams-Profile
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John Adams is America’s most frequently performed living composer. He has managed the considerable feat of writing accessible music that still surprises and challenges its listeners.
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[@tommartin8700]

I wish John Adams would wake up to the fact that his music is much more important than even he imagines. That he has immense
responsibilities. Such as the Mammoth American Symphony and the Concerto for Bass Drum (very powerful).

[@dario6253]

I can't believe I just discovered him an amazing talent

[@TromboneConductor767]

Peter Sellars’ hair is wild. I love it.

[@federicozimerman8167]

His music sounds 1980’s

[@JasonMcChristian]

John Adams is NOT America’s performed living composer. John Williams is.