Adams / Orf Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra- City Noir Fearful Symmetries Lola Montez
John Adams' City Noir was inspired by the cultural and social history of Los Angeles, with the composer himself calling it 'an imaginary film score', while Fearful Symmetries exemplifies his steamroller motor rhythms. The album ends with a capricious 'Spider Dance' of memorable rhythmic drive - a work dedicated to Marin Alsop who leads the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra in these performances.Recording to be promoted concurrently with Marin Alsop's MET debut.
Tracklist:
- City Noir~I. The City and its Double -
- City Noir~II. The Song is for You
- City Noir~III. Boulevard Night
- Fearful Symmetries
- Girls of the Golden West~Lola Montez Does the Spider Dance
John Adams' City Noir was inspired by the cultural and social history of Los Angeles, with the composer himself calling it 'an imaginary film score', while Fearful Symmetries exemplifies his steamroller motor rhythms. The album ends with a capricious 'Spider Dance' of memorable rhythmic drive - a work dedicated to Marin Alsop who leads the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra in these performances.Recording to be promoted concurrently with Marin Alsop's MET debut.
Tracklist:
- City Noir~I. The City and its Double -
- City Noir~II. The Song is for You
- City Noir~III. Boulevard Night
- Fearful Symmetries
- Girls of the Golden West~Lola Montez Does the Spider Dance