Release Date

31 Dec, 2000

Runtime

02:13: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Peer into the world of contemporary composer John Adams with this documentary that blends performance footage with insightful interviews and commentary from his collaborators and the master himself. Highlights include performances of Adams's Grammy Award-winning operas “Nixon in China” and “El Niño” and excerpts from Penny Woolcock’s film adaptation of “The Death of Klinghoffer”. Works by Steve Reich and Conlon Nancarrow are also performed by the Ensemble InterContemporain at the Théâtre Musical de Paris-Châtelet.

Original Title

John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music

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Actors

John Adams

Amita Dhiri

Peter Sellars

Michael Tilson Thomas

Alice Goodman

Penny Woolcock

Tom Randle

Crew

Bob Coles

John Adams

Jonathan Nott

André Trouttet

Conlon Nancarrow

Steve Reich

David Jeffcock

Kent Nagano

Brad Lubman

John Adams