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John Adams: The Wound Dresser & Shaker Loops

Iain Burnside joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Tim Weiss and the baritone Jeremy Huw Williams for a look at John Adams' The Wound Dresser. This powerful piece sets words by Walt Whitman inspired by his work in a field hospital during the American Civil War.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 2 Sep 2006 14:00

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Music Played

  • John Adams

    The Wound dresser for baritone and orchestra

    Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Jeremy Huw Williams (Baritone), Tim Weiss (Conductor)

  • John Adams

    Shaker loops version for string orchestra

    Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Tim Weiss (Conductor)

  • John Adams

    Short ride in a fast machine for orchestra

    Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Tim Weiss (Conductor)

Broadcast

  • Sat 2 Sep 2006 14:00