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ABC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
John Luther Adams on earth
John Luther Adams describes himself, tentatively, as an 'elemental extremist'. New Yorker music critic Alex Ross describes him as 'one of the most original musical thinkers of the 20th century'. Deeply attuned to the natural world, particularly his adopted home of Alaska, Adams' music has confronted the climate change, anger, and grief since the 1970s. He might be best known for his trio of Become works, one of which, Become Ocean, won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2014. Despite his love of extremes, he's found himself residing in Canberra where Andy spoke to him about his career, his landscapes, and what's brought him to our nation's fair capital. Music heard in the show: Title: Inuksuit Artist: Inuksuit Ensemble Composer: John Luther Adams Album: Inuksuit, for Percussion Label: Cantaloupe Title: In the White Silence; Beginning Artist: Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble Composer: John Luther Adams Album: Adams, J L: In the White Silence Label: New World Title: Songbirdsongs; ix. Evensong Artist: Callithumpian Consort & Stephen Drury Composer: John Luther Adams Album: Luther Adams: Songbirdsongs Label: Mode Title: Become Ocean Artist: Seattle Symphony, Ludovic Merlot Composer: John Luther Adams Album: John Luther Adams: Become Ocean Label: Cantaloupe Title: An Atlas of Deep Time Artist: South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, Delta David Gier Composer: John Luther Adams Album: John Luther Adams: An Atlas of Deep Time Label: Cantaloupe The Music Show is made on Gadigal, Gundungurra, Yuggera and Turrbal Land Technical production by Tim Jenkins and Dylan Prins
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jermaine Smith brings opera to Sumner High, inspiring students
ST. LOUIS – Jermaine Smith, a renowned tenor opera singer from St. Louis, captivates audiences worldwide with his performances in George Gershwin's classic opera, Porgy and Bess. Smith has graced some of the world's most prestigious stages, including the Seattle Symphony, Carnegie Hall, and the Metropolitan Opera House, leaving audiences in awe with his portrayal of 'Sportin' Life.' When not performing on international stages, Smith dedicates his time to teaching at Sumner High School, located in the historic Ville neighborhood of St. Louis. He shares his passion for opera and his life story with students in the performing arts program. During a recent session, Smith sang excerpts from four songs in four different languages, challenging students to identify the languages and the order in which they were sung. T his unique approach not only educates students about opera but also engages them in the intricacies of live theater. All facts from this article were gathered by KTVI journalists. This article was converted into this format with assistance from artificial intelligence. It has been edited and approved by KTVI staff. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 2.
