(February 2019) I have completed episode 204 of my “opus project.” This edition: JOHN ADAMS. One of the top living American composers, his music has its roots in minimalism but it’s rather hard to categorize, incorporating and mixing several styles of early and late 20th century music. He composed several operas, but since opera’s not my thing, I prefer the orchestral and piano pieces, especially when it takes an ethereal turn.
Favorite piece: Harmonielehre
Favorite opera: Nixon in China
Favorite ambient piece: Light over Water
Compared to expectations: same
Opus Project 