John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music (2000)
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.
Director: Bob Coles, David Jeffcock
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 133 min
Release Date: December 31, 2000
Cast
- John Adams - Self
- Amita Dhiri - Self (Narrator)
- Peter Sellars - Self
- Michael Tilson Thomas - Self
- Alice Goodman - Self
- Penny Woolcock - Self
- Tom Randle - Self
Production: RM Associates, LGM Cinéma, Mezzo, Kinowelt Home Entertainment, Channel 4 Television, CNC
Country: France, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Bob Coles, David Jeffcock
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music stars John Adams, Amita Dhiri, Peter Sellars, Michael Tilson Thomas, Alice Goodman, Penny Woolcock.
- How long is John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music?
- John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
- What genre is John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music?
- John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music produced?
- John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music was produced in France, United Kingdom.