John Adams’ City Noir was inspired by the cultural and social history of Los Angeles, with the composer himself calling it ‘an imaginary film score’, while Fearful Symmetries exemplifies his steamroller motor rhythms. The album ends with a capricious ‘Spider Dance’ of memorable rhythmic drive – a work dedicated to Marin Alsop who leads the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra in these performances.
Recording to be promoted concurrently with Marin Alsop's MET debut.
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Reviews
“…In every respect, this disc is a must for all fans of John Adams and of Marin Alsop. The performances and recording are terrific, and the programme provides a good range of the composer’s style. Neither of the major pieces has been recorded too much. The addition of a new one makes the proposition all the more enticing.”
Leslie Wright – Musicwebinternational.com – 30 June 2024
*****
Manuel Brug – Rondo magazine – May/June 2024
Performance *** Recording ****
Geoff Brown – BBC Music magazine – June 2024
*****
Remy Franck – Pizzicato.lu – 5 April 2024
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