John Adams

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 let to impassioned demonstrations when performed the Metropolitan Opera in New York) and Doctor Atomic (dealing with the creation of the atomic bomb).

Perhaps his best known orchestral work is Short Ride in a Fast Machine (one his Two Fanfares for Orchestra)

Some forthcoming performances of works by John Adams:

Selected sheet music of John Adams:

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The Chairman Dances (Full Score). Composed by John Adams (1947-). For Orchestra (Score). Orchestra. 64 pages. G. Schirmer #AMP7974. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50480014).

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Nixon in China (Opera in Three Acts). Composed by John Adams (1947-). For Choral, Chorus, Orchestra, Voice (Vocal Score). BH Stage Works. 320 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051968701. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48008587).

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The Death of Klinghoffer (Opera in Two Acts with Prologue). Composed by John Adams (1947-). For Choral, Chorus, Orchestra, Piano, Voice. BH Stage Works. 256 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051968800. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48008588).

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Harmonium (Full Score). Composed by John Adams (1947-). For Choral, Orchestra (Score). Choral Large Works. 176 pages. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50480015).

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Phrygian Gates (Piano Solo). Composed by John Adams (1947-). For Piano, Piano/Keyboard. Piano Solo (no lyrics). SMP Level 10 (Advanced). 64 pages. G. Schirmer #AMP7860-2. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50236310).

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Son of Chamber Symphony (Chamber Orchestra Full Score). Composed by John Adams (1947-). For Chamber Orchestra (Full Score). Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books. Softcover. 152 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051097005. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48021136).

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The Wound-Dresser (Baritone Voice and Orchestra Full Score Archive Edition). Composed by John Adams (1947-). For Baritone, Orchestra (Full Score). Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books. 52 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051097388. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48022938).

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Violin Concerto (for Violin and Orchestra Full Score). Composed by John Adams (1947-). For Orchestra, Violin (Score). Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books. 122 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051096398. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48019232).

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John Adams - Doctor Atomic Symphony Composed by John Adams (1947-). For Orchestra (Full Score). Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books. 100 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051097326. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48022571).

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Road Movies (Violin and Piano). Composed by John Adams (1947-). For Violin, Piano Accompaniment (Violin). Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music. 40 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051351770. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48003019).

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Doctor Atomic (Opera Vocal Score Archive Edition). Composed by John Adams (1947-). For Voice, Piano Accompaniment (Vocal Score). Boosey & Hawkes Voice. 348 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051097067. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48022542).

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China Gates (Piano Solo). Composed by John Adams (1947-). For Piano, Piano/Keyboard. Piano Solo. 20th Century. SMP Level 7 (Late Intermediate). Single piece. Performance notes (does not include words to the songs). 12 pages. G. Schirmer #AMP7859-2. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50236190).

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Two Fanfares for Orchestra Composed by John Adams (1947-). For Orchestra (Study Score). Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books. 68 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051211500. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48002241).