Harmonium – John Adams – San Francisco Symphony Orchestra* And Chorus*, Edo de Waart – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

John Adams’ ‘Harmonium,’ performed by the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and Chorus under Edo de Waart, stands as a pivotal work in late 20th-century Western Classical music. Released in 1984, this album captures the exhilarating moment when minimalism met symphonic grandeur. Adams draws on poetry by John Donne and Emily Dickinson, weaving their verses into vast, swelling choral textures and intricate orchestration. The result is a sonic landscape that feels both timeless and urgently contemporary.

Listening to ‘Harmonium’ is a transformative experience: the opening lines of ‘Negative Love’ unfurl in shimmering waves, while ‘Because I Could Not Stop for Death’ builds inexorably, layering voices and orchestra into a cathartic climax. De Waart’s direction brings out the work’s architectural clarity and emotional intensity, making this recording a reference point for Adams’ early style.

For collectors and music lovers, owning this album means holding a landmark of American classical innovation. It’s ideal for those who crave music that is both intellectually rewarding and emotionally stirring—a testament to how symphonic music can remain vital and forward-looking.

Track List:
1 – Part 1: – Negative Love – 10:37
2 – Part 2: – Because I Could Not Stop For Death / – Wild Nights – 21:37