Adams: John's Book Of Alleged Dances; Gnarly Buttons

Adams: John's Book Of Alleged Dances; Gnarly Buttons

Adams: John's Book Of Alleged Dances; Gnarly Buttons
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Composer: John [Composer] Adams
Conductor: John Adams
Performer: Kronos Quartet
Performer: London Sinfonietta
Performer: Dave Maric
Performer: David Maric
Performer: Shelagh Sutherland
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1998-04-21
Music Label: Nonesuch
Soundtracks:
  1. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean
  2. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Toot Nipple
  3. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Dogjam
  4. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Pavane: She's So Fine
  5. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Rag The Bone
  6. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Habanera
  7. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Stubble Crotchet
  8. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Hammer & Chisel
  9. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Alligator Escalator
  10. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Standchen: The Little Seranade
  11. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
  12. Gnarly Buttons: The Perilous Shore
  13. Gnarly Buttons: Hoe-down (Mad Cow)
  14. Gnarly Buttons: Put Your Loving Arms Around Me

Music reviews of Adams: John's Book Of Alleged Dances; Gnarly Buttons

Music Review: Two of John Adams' Solid Works of Humor and Warmth
Rating: 5 Stars

John Adams becomes more popular by the year with his compositions for large orchestra ('Naive and Sentimental Music', 'On the Transmigration of Souls') and operas ('Doctor Atomic' and in a way 'El Nino') gaining justly increased performances, but Adams has another side - chamber works. As with all great composers it is the smaller, exposed works that often tell us more about a composer's genius. The two works on this splendid recording prove this to be the case.

'John's Book of Alleged Dances' was written for the Kronos Quartet and is a bit of whimsy in its series of eleven dances for string quartet and a rhythm track made of prepared piano sounds. The result is a group of works that pay homage to the backwoods simplicity of America's folktunes. The dances are endlessly creative, with never a moment of hurried compositional thought. They are played with such fine sense of fun and expertise by the Kronos Quartet that they become instant staples in the chamber repertoire.

'Gnarly Buttons' could be called a clarinet concerto, but that title does not fully cover the novelty of the work. Composed for clarinet, banjo, guitar, mandolin, trombone, English horn, bassoon, piano, strings, and 'two samplers' playing a variety of sounds including accordion and cow! The piece is dizzy, playful, funky, fun and virtuosic! Adams conducts the London Sinfonietta and the Present Music ensemble with clarinetist Michael Collins in this rollicking performance that feels like a ride through the farmlands and backcountry of America. It is a delight and the recording is highly recommended. The CD includes some fine notes from the composer, giving us an immediate association with the two works. Drop the pretensions and just settle in and enjoy some fascinating and fine compositions. Grady Harp, April 06
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