City of Culture

The (John) Adams Family

A short time ago in a South London bedroom not so far away … CLASSICAL POD. Sam finds new ways of listening, via the early work of John (Coolidge) Adams. He analyses the US composer’s 1973 work for chamber ensemble and tape Christian Zeal and Activity. Meanwhile, Tim quizzes Sam on City of Culture 2025 Bradford, not before a quick pit stop at Iceland’s world-famous Phallological Museum.

Music referenced:
Star Wars: Main Theme by John Williams
Vince Vance & The Valiants: ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’
The ‘Lacrimosa’ from Mozart’s Requiem
‘Make Our Garden Grow’ from Bernstein’s Candide
Star Wars: Luke and Leia Theme
‘March’ from Prokofiev’s The Love for Three Oranges
Star Wars: Parade of the Ewoks
‘The Sacrifice from’ Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring
Star Wars: The Dune Sea of Tatooine
John Adam’s Christian Zeal and Activity, performed by Edo de Waart and the San Francisco Symphony
Gavin Bryers’s Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet
‘Onward Christian Soldiers’
The Main Theme from Hustle

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