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Adams Appointed Creative Chair of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

(January 2009)

John Adams appointed Creative Chair of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

As Creative Chair of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, a newly created position, John Adams will compose works for the orchestra, while joining as an essential member of the artistic planning team and serving as a catalyst for innovative ideas.

The association, which will last at least three years, begins with the world premiere of Adams’s new orchestral work, City Noir, in Gustavo Dudamel’s inaugural concert as Music Director in Los Angeles on October 8.

In addition to composing for the orchestra, Adams will collaborate with Dudamel on programming, focusing particularly on new music including the Green Umbrella concert series, and developing special projects such as the "West Coast, Left Coast" festival.

Says Dudamel, “John’s work, vision and big knowledge of all music, especially new music, is so deep. For me, this will be a special partnership, one where we will create new opportunities.”

In commenting on his appointment, John Adams reflected, “Gustavo desires to keep the Philharmonic’s new music profile every bit as high as it has been in the past, and he has asked me to collaborate with him in designing new projects and festivals, and especially in helping him identify a new generation of composers from all over the world and help provide them with a forum for their works. I’m thrilled to be able to be part of Gustavo’s plan for the orchestra’s future.”

Photo credit: Deborah O'Grady

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