The Chairman Dances

by John Adams / San Francisco Symphony / Edo de Waart

The Chairman Dances cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: Nonesuch
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 51:33
  • Community rating: 3.87/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Expanding upon the rhythmic foundations of minimalism, this orchestral collection showcases the composer's vivid harmonic palette and dynamic scoring. 'The Chairman Dances' features an outtake from his celebrated opera 'Nixon in China', alongside other prominent symphonic works conducted by Edo de Waart. The release is widely regarded as a pivotal triumph in contemporary American orchestral music.

Genres

Descriptors: minimalistic, orchestral, symphonic, majestic, long-form, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Adams: The Chairman Dances (Foxtrot for Orchestra) (12:25)
  2. Adams: Christian Zeal and Activity (10:05)
  3. Adams: Two Fanfares for Orchestra: Tromba Lontana (4:11)
  4. Adams: Two Fanfares for Orchestra: Short Ride in a Fast Machine (4:14)
  5. Adams: Common Tones in Simple Time (20:35)

Credits

  • John Adams - primary artist, composed by
  • Edo de Waart - primary artist, conductor
  • Amelia Rogers - edited by [digital editing]

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