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John Adams
First transmitted in 2001, the minimalist composer John Adams talks about his career to conductor Charles Hazlewood, as Adams' opera, El Nino, prepares to open in Paris. (2001)
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Sun 20 Jan 2002
22:10
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John Adams talks about composing Grand Pianola Music
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John Adams talks about beginning a composition
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John Adams discusses Shaker Loops
Duration: 01:36
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | John Adams |
| Interviewer | Charles Hazlewood |
Broadcasts
- Thu 25 Jan 2001 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Knowledge
- Wed 11 Apr 2001 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Knowledge
- Thu 12 Apr 2001 01:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Knowledge
- Sun 15 Apr 2001 20:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Knowledge
- Mon 16 Apr 2001 01:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Knowledge
- Sun 20 Jan 2002 22:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Knowledge
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