©MUSA John Adams: Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Rome, Auditorium Parco della Musica — Sala Santa Cecilia
About the Event
Experience an electrifying evening of orchestral music at the esteemed event featuring John Adams at Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, hosted at the spectacular Auditorium Parco della Musica. This iconic venue will resonate with the enthralling compositions of John Adams, featuring the exhilarating 'Short Ride in a Fast Machine', an intense fanfare that stretches the limits of rhythm and dynamism. Additionally, enjoy the expansive sounds of the American frontier with Aaron Copland's 'Billy the Kid Suite', which beautifully complements Adams' work through its vivid storytelling and rich imagery. The night will conclude with excerpts from 'Nixon in China', providing audiences with a captivating insight into one of John Adams' most celebrated operatic masterpieces.
Practical Information
Orchestra e Coro dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
conductor: John Adams
soprano: Mary Bevan (Pat Nixon)
baritone: John Moore (Nixon)
baritone: Alessandro Luongo (Chou En Lai)
chorusmaster: Andrea Secchi
Program
- John Adams – Short Ride in a Fast Machine (Fanfare for Orchestra)
- Aaron Copland – Billy the Kid Suite
- John Adams – Nixon in China: three scenes
Address
Auditorium Parco della Musica, Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30 , Rome, Italy — Google Maps
