At nearly 78, John Adams is one of the greatest living American composers. Unsurprisingly, the New York Philharmonic, one of the Big 5 orchestras in the US, is offering him an artistic partnership.
In November, Adams, who is also a conductor, will lead this celebrated ensemble (on November 14-16, 2024) in a program featuring works by Copland, Arvo Pärt, a New York premiere by Gabriella Smith, and City Noir, which Adams premiered in Los Angeles in 2009.
Adams isn’t leaving New York anytime soon, as in May 2025, the prestigious Metropolitan Opera will stage his latest opera, Antony and Cleopatra, based on Shakespeare’s tragedy. The production is directed by Elkhanah Pulitzer, with John Adams himself conducting the New York premiere from the orchestra pit.
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John Adams conducting the Seattle Philharmonic © Chris Bennion
