Adams: Harmonielehre, Pt. IJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, San Francisco Symphony
Adams: Harmonielehre, Pt. II: the Anfortas WoundJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, San Francisco Symphony
Adams: Harmonielehre, Pt. III: Meister Eckhardt and QuackieJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, San Francisco Symphony
Adams: The Chairman Dances (Foxtrot for Orchestra)John Adams, Edo de Waart, San Francisco Symphony
Adams: Christian Zeal and ActivityJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, San Francisco Symphony
Adams: Two Fanfares for Orchestra: Tromba LontanaJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, San Francisco Symphony
Adams: Two Fanfares for Orchestra: Short Ride in a Fast MachineJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, San Francisco Symphony
Adams: Common Tones in Simple TimeJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, San Francisco Symphony
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 1: BeginningJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 1: "Soldiers of Heaven Hold the Sky"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 1: "The People Are the Heroes Now"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 1: Landing of the Spirit of '76John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 1: "Your Flight Was Smooth, I Hope?"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Sanford Sylvan, James Maddalena
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 1: "News Has a Kind of Mystery"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Sanford Sylvan, James Maddalena, Thomas Hammons
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 2: BeginningJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, John Duykers, James Maddalena, Sanford Sylvan, Thomas Hammons
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 2: "You Know We'll Meet with Your Confrere The Democratic CandidateJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, John Duykers, James Maddalena, Thomas Hammons
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 2: "You've Said That There's a Certain Well-known Tree"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, John Duykers, James Maddalena, Sanford Sylvan, Thomas Hammons
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 2: "Founders Come First, then Profiteers"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, John Duykers, James Maddalena, Thomas Hammons
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 2: "We No Longer Need Confucius"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, James Maddalena, John Duykers
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 2: "Like the Ming Tombs"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, James Maddalena, John Duykers, Sanford Sylvan, Thomas Hammons, Marion Dry, Mari Opatz, Stephanie Friedman
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 3: BeginningJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, James Maddalena, Carolann Page, Sanford Sylvan, Thomas Hammons
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 3: "Ladies and Gentlemen, Comrades and Friends"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Sanford Sylvan
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 3: "Mr. Premier, Distinguished Guests"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, James Maddalena
Adams: Nixon in China, Act I, Scene 3: CheersJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, James Maddalena, Carolann Page, Sanford Sylvan, Thomas Hammons
Adams: Nixon in China, Act II, Scene 1: BeginningJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Carolann Page
Adams: Nixon in China, Act II, Scene 1: "Look Down at the Earth"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Carolann Page
Adams: Nixon in China, Act II, Scene 1: "This Is Prophetic!"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Carolann Page
Adams: Nixon in China, Act II, Scene 1: "At Last the Weather's Warming up"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Carolann Page
Adams: Nixon in China, Act II, Scene 2: BeginningJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Adams: Nixon in China, Act II, Scene 2: "Oh What a Day I Thought I'd Die!"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Thomas Hammons, Carolann Page
Adams: Nixon in China, Act II, Scene 2: "Whip Her to Death!"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Thomas Hammons, James Maddalena
Adams: Nixon in China, Act II, Scene 2: Tropical StormJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Carolann Page
Adams: Nixon in China, Act II, Scene 2: "Flesh Rebels"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Adams: Nixon in China, Act II, Scene 2: "I Have My Brief"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Thomas Hammons, James Maddalena
Adams: Nixon in China, Act II, Scene 2: "It Seems so Strange"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Trudy Ellen Craney, Carolann Page, James Maddalena
Adams: Nixon in China, Act II, Scene 2: "I Am the Wife of Mao Tse-tung"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Trudy Ellen Craney
Adams: Nixon in China, Act III: BeginningJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Adams: Nixon in China, Act III: "Some Men You Cannot Satisfy"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Thomas Hammons, James Maddalena, Carolann Page, Sanford Sylvan, Trudy Ellen Craney
Adams: Nixon in China, Act III: "I Am No One"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, John Duykers, Sanford Sylvan, Thomas Hammons, James Maddalena, Trudy Ellen Craney, Carolann Page
Adams: Nixon in China, Act III: The Maos DanceJohn Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, John Duykers, Trudy Ellen Craney, James Maddalena, Sanford Sylvan, Carolann Page
Adams: Nixon in China, Act III: "Sitting around the Radio"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Carolann Page, James Maddalena
Adams: Nixon in China, Act III: "Let Us Examine What You Did"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, John Duykers, Trudy Ellen Craney, Sanford Sylvan
Adams: Nixon in China, Act III: "When I Woke Up"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, James Maddalena, Carolann Page
Adams: Nixon in China, Act III: "I Have No Offspring"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Trudy Ellen Craney, John Duykers
Adams: Nixon in China, Act III: "I Can Keep Still"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Trudy Ellen Craney
Adams: Nixon in China, Act III: "After that the Sweat Had Soaked My Uniform"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Carolann Page, James Maddalena, John Duykers, Sanford Sylvan
Adams: Nixon in China, Act III: "Peking Watches the Stars"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Trudy Ellen Craney, John Duykers
Adams: Nixon in China, Act III: "You Won at Poker"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Carolann Page, James Maddalena
Adams: Nixon in China, Act III: "I Am Old and I Cannot Sleep"John Adams, Edo de Waart, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Adams: The Wound-DresserJohn Adams, Sanford Sylvan, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Dive into the expansive musical universe of John Adams with this monumental 40-disc collection, "Collected Works," released by Nonesuch. Spanning over four decades, this comprehensive box set offers an unparalleled journey through the composer's prolific and influential career. From his groundbreaking minimalist works to his avant-garde operas, this collection encapsulates the evolution of Adams' unique voice in the world of contemporary classical music.
The set includes a vast array of compositions, from the iconic "Harmonielehre" and "Short Ride in a Fast Machine" to the operatic masterpiece "Nixon in China," providing a panoramic view of Adams' artistic journey. Each disc is a testament to his innovative approach to composition, blending minimalist structures with rich harmonic textures and dramatic narratives.
Accompanying the music are two extensive booklets featuring insightful essays and notes by notable figures in the music world, including Timo Andres, Julia Bullock, Robert Hurwitz, Nico Muhly, and Jake Wilder-Smith. These writings offer valuable context and deeper understanding of Adams' creative process and the significance of his works.
With a total duration of over 28 hours, this collection is an essential addition to any serious music enthusiast's library. Whether you're a longtime admirer of John Adams or a newcomer to his work, "Collected Works" offers a rich and rewarding exploration of one of the most important composers of our time.
John Adams, born in 1735, is a multifaceted American artist who has left an indelible mark on the world of music and politics. As a composer, Adams is renowned for his innovative approach to minimalism and avant-garde opera, creating works that challenge and inspire. Beyond his musical prowess, Adams is celebrated as a Founding Father of the United States, serving as the nation's second president from 1797 to 1801. His political career was preceded by his instrumental role in the American Revolution and his service as the first vice president under George Washington. Adams' legacy is further enriched by his extensive writings, including his diaries and correspondences with notable figures like his wife Abigail Adams and political rival Thomas Jefferson. His son, John Quincy Adams, also followed in his footsteps, becoming the sixth president of the United States. Adams' contributions span the realms of music, politics, and literature, making him a truly remarkable figure in American history.
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