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Scott Morrison <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:21:13 -0700
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Richard Pennycuick:

>Last night, without knowing what I was listening to, I heard the last
>part of John Adams' Dr Atomic Symphony which was given its world premiere
>at the London Proms last month with Adams conducting.  The American
>premiere is to take place very soon.  I was extremely impressed by what
>I heard - certainly the audience reaction was highly positive - and I'm
>keen to hear the whole work.  I wondered if anyone has heard of a recording
>being scheduled.

I don't know for sure, but my strong guess is that the Nonesuch label
will be the one to issue it as the opera was dedicated by Adams to
Nonesuch's head: "for Bob Hurwitz - dear friend, reader of history".

Scott Morrison

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