John Luther Adams won the Pulitzer Prize in Music this week for his piece “Become Ocean.” Read more about him and hear some of his music.
John Luther Adams won the Pulitzer Prize in Music this week for his piece “Become Ocean.” The full citation from the Pulitzer board is:
Awarded to “Become Ocean,” by John Luther Adams, premiered on June 20, 2013 by the Seattle Symphony, a haunting orchestral work that suggests a relentless tidal surge, evoking thoughts of melting polar ice and rising sea levels (Taiga Press/Theodore Front Musical Literature).
Hear members of the Seattle Symphony talk about this piece:
More about John Luther Adams and his win:
English: New Music Box
German: Klassik.com
French: France Musique
There is more by Adams on this YouTube playlist:
or on Spotify (for those with an account, which is free):