John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music
Synopsis
Peer into the world of contemporary composer John Adams with this documentary that blends performance footage with insightful interviews and commentary from his collaborators and the master himself. Highlights include performances of Adams's Grammy Award-winning operas “Nixon in China” and “El Niño” and excerpts from Penny Woolcock’s film adaptation of “The Death of Klinghoffer”. Works by Steve Reich and Conlon Nancarrow are also performed by the Ensemble InterContemporain at the Théâtre Musical de Paris-Châtelet.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 21, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Coles, David Jeffcock
- Original Score
- John Adams, Conlon Nancarrow, Steve Reich
- Original Title
- John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- RM Associates, LGM Cinéma, Mezzo, Kinowelt Home Entertainment, Channel 4 Television, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Coles, David Jeffcock
John Adams, Conlon Nancarrow, Steve Reich
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Coles
Director
John Adams
Original Music Composer
Conlon Nancarrow
Original Music Composer
Steve Reich
Original Music Composer
David Jeffcock
Director
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What is John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music about?
Peer into the world of contemporary composer John Adams with this documentary that blends performance footage with insightful interviews and commentary from his collaborators and the master himself. Highlights include performances of Adams's Grammy Award-winning operas “Nixon in China” and “El Niño” and excerpts from Penny Woolcock’s film adaptation of “The Death of Klinghoffer”. Works by Steve Reich and Conlon Nancarrow are also performed by the Ensemble InterContemporain at the Théâtre Musical de Paris-Châtelet.
Who directed John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music?
John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music was directed by Bob Coles, David Jeffcock.
Who stars in John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music?
The principal cast of John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music includes John Adams, Amita Dhiri, Peter Sellars, Michael Tilson Thomas, Alice Goodman.
When was John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music released and how long is it?
John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music was composed by John Adams, Conlon Nancarrow, Steve Reich.