John Adams

John Adams is one of America’s most admired and respected composers. A musician of enormous range and technical command, he has produced works, both operatic and symphonic, that stand out among all contemporary classical music for the depth of their expression, the brilliance of their sound world and the profoundly humanist nature of their themes. Born and raised in New England, Adams learned the clarinet from his father and played in marching bands and community orchestras during his formative years.