John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music

John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music 2000 Directed by Bob Coles , David Jeffcock

Peer into the world of contemporary composer John Adams with this documentary that blends performance footage with insightful interviews and commentary from his collaborators and the master himself. Highlights include performances of Adams's Grammy Award-winning operas “Nixon in China” and “El Niño” and excerpts from Penny Woolcock’s film adaptation of “The Death of Klinghoffer”. Works by Steve Reich and Conlon Nancarrow are also performed by the Ensemble InterContemporain at the Théâtre Musical de Paris-Châtelet.

Countries United Kingdom , USA

Production Countries France , United Kingdom

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gneres Documentary , Music

Production Companies CNC , Channel 4 Television , Mezzo , RM Associates , Kinowelt Home Entertainment , LGM Cinéma

Release Date 31 December 2000

133 mins