I almost did not attend the world premiere of Clifford Ross’s collaboration with The Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Celebrate Brooklyn last night due to the threat of bad weather. I rallied, though, and I am so glad I did. The Musical World of Harmonium Mountain was mesmerizing — but mainly because of the music….
Tag: John Adams
The Death of Klinghoffer
I had a very thought-provoking couple of days of opera this week. It began with The Source by Ted Hearne and ended with The Death of Klinghoffer at the Metropolitan Opera. The subject matter of both made me very uncomfortable, and I am glad I saw these productions. I am a big fan of John Adams’ compositions…
Alarm Will Sound
I was sorry to see the house not completely full at BAM for the Friday 9/12 performance by Alarm Will Sound. The whole program (music by John Adams) was fantastic. These musicians are supremely talented and a real thrill to hear live. (I first heard them at the thrilling close to the 2012 River to…
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