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One of the most prolific and influential composers and conductors of our time, John Adams returns to the TSO podium, leading sensational Spotlight Artist Anna Prohaska in “This is prophetic!” from his era-defining opera Nixon in China, depicting the historic 1972 US Presidential visit. The program also features the Canadian Première of Adams’s Frenzy, a thrilling and energetic new work that will leave you on the edge of your seat, and his captivating arrangement of Debussy’s Le Livre de Baudelaire, which will transport you to a world of poetic beauty. The evening opens with Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso, a vibrant and playful piece that bursts with lively rhythms and Spanish flair, setting the stage for an unforgettable musical journey.
John Adams, conductor
Anna Prohaska, soprano (2024/25 TSO Spotlight Artist)
Ravel: Alborada del gracioso
Debussy/arr. John Adams: Le Livre de Baudelaire
John Adams: “This is prophetic!” from Nixon in China
John Adams: Frenzy (Canadian Première/TSO Co-commission)
Enjoy a free pre-concert performance by the TSO Chamber Soloists before the November 9th performance. See the TSO Chamber Soloists page for more information.
Item details
Date
Saturday, November 9, 2024 8:00PM
Location
Roy Thomson Hall
Name
John Adams Returns
Description
One of the most prolific and influential composers of today, John Adams returns to the TSO podium, leading sensational Spotlight Artist Anna Prohaska in “This is prophetic!” from his era-defining opera Nixon in China, depicting the historic 1972 US Presidential visit, along with the Canadian Première of his eclectic new work, Frenzy.
John Adams, conductor
Anna Prohaska, soprano (2024/25 TSO Spotlight Artist)
Ravel: Alborada del gracioso
Debussy/arr. John Adams: Le Livre de Baudelaire
John Adams: “This is prophetic!” from Nixon in China
John Adams: Frenzy (Canadian Première/TSO Co-commission)
Enjoy a free pre-concert performance by the TSO Chamber Soloists before the November 9th performance. See the TSO Chamber Soloists page for more information.
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