John Adams Conducts "Absolute Jest" | Juilliard Orchestra
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29-Apr-2024
In his 2012 scherzo, Absolute Jest, John Adams muses on phrases from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, the Grosse Fuge, and the Hammerklavier Sonata. Adams conducts the Juilliard Orchestra in this performance, featuring the Dolphins string quartet, creating a monumental soundscape in six movements.
JOHN ADAMS
Absolute Jest (2012)
THE DOLPHINS String Quartet
Luke Henderson, Violin
Isaac Park, Violin
James Preucil, Viola
Ian Maloney, Cello
Performed and recorded on April 29, 2024, at David Geffen Hall
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