The White Hat guide to John Adams

John Adams
15th February 1947 -

John Adams is an American composer who often tackles meaty contemporary issues in his works such as his operas Nixon in China, The Death of Klinghoffer (which deals with the issues of terrorism) and Doctor Atomic (dealing with the creation of the atomic bomb.

Perhaps his best known orchestral work is Short Ride in a Fast Machine.

Some forthcoming Australian concerts and performances featuring the music of John Adams: