Road Movies (Adams)
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Road Movies is a 1995 minimalist composition for violin and piano by the American composer John Adams.[1]
Composition[edit]
Road Movies was written in 1995, as Adams was beginning to move beyond formal minimalism.[2]
The piece is in three movements and lasts about 15 minutes in total. The movements are titled as follows:[3]
- First movement: relaxed groove
- Second movement: meditative
- Third movement: 40% swing
References[edit]
- ^ Liam Singer (14 July 2004). "John Adams: Road Movies". Reviews. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- ^ Steiman, Harvey (10 August 2019). "Review: Lugansky, Hadelich in majestic recitals at Aspen Music Festival and School". www.aspentimes.com. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
- ^ Adams, John (1995-09-23). "Road Movies". Earbox - John Adams. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
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