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John Adams : minimalism and beyond / Central Independent Television ; Jim Berrow, producer ; Barrie Gavin, director.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoPrinceton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, ©2005.
Description1 videodisc (52 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
Adams, John, 1947-
Donne, John, 1572-1631--Musical settings.
Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886--Musical settings.
Composers--United States --Interviews.
Minimal music--United States.
Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with orchestra.
Other author/creatorAdams, John, 1947- composer.
Included WorkAdams, John, 1947- Harmonium.
Included WorkRattle, Simon, 1955- conductor.
Included WorkBerrow, Jim, producer.
Included WorkGavin, Barrie, director.
Included WorkDonne, John, 1572-1631.
Included WorkDickinson, Emily, 1830-1886.
Other author/creatorCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Other author/creatorCity of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Chorus.
Other author/creatorCentral Independent Television.
Other author/creatorFilms for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Other author/creatorFilms Media Group.
Portion of title Minimalism and beyond.
Abstract Focuses on John Adams and his composition Harmonium, the massive setting for chorus and orchestra of three poems on aspects of love by John Donne and Emily Dickinson. The program juxtaposes the composer's articulate analysis of the work and rehearsal and performance footage with conductor Simon Rattle and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
General noteTitle from disc label.
Performer City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Chorus ; Simon Rattle,conductor ; John Adams, composer.
Technical detailsDVD.
Genre/formDocumentary films.
Publisher number3867 Films for the Humanities & Sciences

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