Tony Palmer's Hail Bop! - A Portrait of Composer John Adams (DVD)

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Overview

Explore the life and artistry of John Adams, one of America’s most celebrated composers, in Tony Palmer's documentary Hail Bop! This intimate portrayal captures a year in Adams' life, taking viewers from his secluded High Sierra cabin to the rehearsal stages with artists like Emanuel Ax and Michael Collins. With commentary from notable collaborators such as Peter Sellars and Alice Goodman, and stunning American landscapes mirroring Adams' compositions, this film offers a profound insight into the mind behind groundbreaking works like Nixon in China and The Death of Klinghoffer.

Product Features

• Format: DVD, NTSC
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Color
• Region Code: All regions (Worldwide)
• Duration: 98 minutes
• Subtitles: English, Dutch, Spanish, French, Italian

Featured Performances & Collaborations

• Performing Ensembles:
  • Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Edo de Waart
  • The London Sinfonietta
  • The Halle Orchestra, conducted by Kent Nagano
  • The Schoenberg Ensemble
• Featured Works & Performers:
  • Grand Pianola Music - Sepp Grotenhuis & Gerard Bouwhuis
  • Century Rolls - Emanuel Ax
  • The Death of Klinghoffer - Sanford Sylvan & Laura Aitken
  • The Wound-Dresser - Sanford Sylvan
  • I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky - The London Sinfonietta
  • Gnarly Buttons - The London Sinfonietta & Michael Collins
  • Slonimsky’s Earbox - The Halle Orchestra
  • Violin Concerto - Ernst Kovacic
  • Nixon in China - James Maddelena & Trudy Ellen Craney

Interesting Facts

• John Adams' Impact: Known for compositions that redefine classical music boundaries, Adams is one of the most frequently performed composers of his generation, with works that address both personal and political themes.
• Tony Palmer’s Direction: Acclaimed filmmaker Tony Palmer, noted for music documentaries, brings his unique storytelling skills to this film, weaving interviews and musical performances into a cohesive narrative that celebrates Adams' artistry.
• Specially Recorded Music: The soundtrack features pieces recorded exclusively for this documentary by top ensembles like the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, with Edo de Waart conducting, adding depth and authenticity to Adams' compositions.

Publishers

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Executive Producer Rob Ayling

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