Alongside the symphonic pieces in the festival, this concert celebrates three classic Adams works for smaller ensembles. The Chamber Symphony, inspired by Schoenberg’s work of the same name, combines its rigour with the hyperactive energy and humour of classic 1950s cartoon music. Hallelujah Junction and John’s Book of Alleged Dances, both works from the 1990s, also share Adams’ ability to mix demanding performances with a sharp sense of wit.

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Chamber Series: John Adams Chamber Symphony

Royal Northern College of Music

Join us at the Walt Disney Concert Hall for an extraordinary evening of new music with the LA Phil Etudes featuring John Adams. This unique event, part of the Green Umbrella New Music Series, is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

The evening will showcase the second installment of the LA Phil Etudes, a project under the creative direction of John and Samantha Williams Creative Chair, John Adams. This ambitious project brings together leading composers to craft new solo etudes, each highlighting the virtuosity of an LA Phil musician and the expressive potential of their instrument.

The program includes a world premiere by Noah Jenkins, an LA Phil commission that promises to explore a range of sonic landscapes, from drones to audio phenomena. Missy Mazzoli's bass concerto, "Dark with Excessive Bright," borrows its title from Milton’s "Paradise Lost" and offers a journey through centuries with a blend of new ideas and influences. The evening will also feature Donnacha Dennehy’s piano concerto "Limina," a work that pushes the boundaries of the instrument.

Performers for the night include the LA Phil New Music Group, with John Adams conducting, Eliza McCarthy on piano, and Christopher Hanulik on bass.

This performance is not just a concert but an exploration of the rich musical relationship between John Adams and the LA Phil, showcasing the creativity and innovation that defines the Green Umbrella series. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the cutting edge of contemporary classical music.

Please note that programs, artists, dates, prices, and availability are subject to change. All sales are final. For more information on tickets and the full series, visit the LA Phil website.

LA Phil Etudes with John Adams

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Drift through a world where time softens and memory shifts in an intimate evening of Feldman’s hypnotic soundscapes that blur the line between what we hear and what we think we remember.

Morton Feldman: Unsettled Memory

LSO St Luke's

An evening of thrilling music by John Adams, one of the world’s most popular composers, and Donnacha Dennehy, a composer Adams has championed and winner of a 2026 Grammy award.

Eliza Mccarthy

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 19, 2026

Morton Feldman: Unsettled Memory · Barbican Centre

Apr 6, 2027

Cartoon Capers and Liminal Loops – John Adams at 80 · Barbican Centre

Past events

Oct 31, 2025

Chamber Series: John Adams Chamber Symphony · The Hallé

Jan 28, 2025

LA Phil Etudes with John Adams · Los Angeles Philharmonic

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Limina by Dennehy

Barbican Centre

Piano in Triadic Memories by Feldman

Barbican Centre

Piano in Projection II by Feldman

Barbican Centre

Piano in Three Voices by Feldman

Barbican Centre

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