Road Movies (Adams)
Road Movies is a 1995 minimalist composition for violin and piano by the American composer John Adams.[1]
Composition[]
Road Movies was written in 1995, as Adams was beginning to move beyond formal minimalism.[2]
The piece is in three movements and lasts about 15 minutes in total. The movements are titled as follows:[3]
- First movement: relaxed groove
- Second movement: meditative
- Third movement: 40% swing
References[]
- ^ Liam Singer (14 July 2004). "John Adams: Road Movies". Reviews. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ Steiman, Harvey. "Review: Lugansky, Hadelich in majestic recitals at Aspen Music Festival and School". www.aspentimes.com. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
- ^ Adams, John (1995-09-23). "Road Movies". Earbox - John Adams. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
Categories:
- Compositions by John Adams (composer)
- 1995 compositions
- Chamber music compositions
- Compositions for violin
- Classical composition stubs