A Flowering Tree

John Adams

• Released on 2008-09-18 by Nonesuch
• Main artists: John Adams
• Genre: Classical

Digital booklet

1 A Flowering Tree, Act I, Scene 1: "Children, / I Want To Tell You a Story"

London Symphony Orchestra 00:03:51

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone Vocals - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. 2008 ℗ Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

2 A Flowering Tree, Act I, Scene 1: "One Morning"

London Symphony Orchestra 00:08:41

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Jessica Rivera, Soprano Vocals - Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone Vocals - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. 2008 ℗ Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

3 A Flowering Tree, Act I, Scene 1: Kumudha's Prayer

London Symphony Orchestra 00:06:40

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Jessica Rivera, Soprano Vocals - Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone Vocals - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. 2008 ℗ Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

4 A Flowering Tree, Act I, Scene 2: “¡Lindas flores!”

London Symphony Orchestra 00:02:43

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Schola Cantorum de Venezuela, Chorus - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. 2008 ℗ Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

5 A Flowering Tree, Act I, Scene 2: "Kumudha and Her Sister" ((fixed))

John Adams 00:08:54

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone Vocals - Schola Cantorum de Venezuela, Chorus - Russell Thomas, Tenor Vocals - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. 2008 ℗ Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

6 A Flowering Tree, Act I, Scene 3: Audience with the King

London Symphony Orchestra 00:02:24

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone Vocals - Schola Cantorum de Venezuela, Chorus - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. 2008 ℗ Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

7 A Flowering Tree, Act I, Scene 3: "Mamá Mamá, ¿Por qué nos pegas?"

London Symphony Orchestra 00:04:42

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone Vocals - Schola Cantorum de Venezuela, Chorus - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. 2008 ℗ Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

8 A Flowering Tree, Act I, Scene 4 - The Wedding: "Serving in Endless Bounty"

London Symphony Orchestra 00:03:50

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Russell Thomas, Tenor Vocals

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. 2008 ℗ Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

9 A Flowering Tree, Act I, Scene 4 - The Wedding: "They Brought Her to Me"

London Symphony Orchestra 00:05:37

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Jessica Rivera, Soprano Vocals - Russell Thomas, Tenor Vocals - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. 2008 ℗ Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

10 A Flowering Tree, Act I, Scene 4 - The Wedding: "Bride and Groom"

London Symphony Orchestra 00:06:24

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Jessica Rivera, Soprano Vocals - Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone Vocals - Russell Thomas, Tenor Vocals - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. 2008 ℗ Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

11 A Flowering Tree, Act I, Scene 4 - The Wedding: "The Bride Sunk Her Face"

London Symphony Orchestra 00:05:46

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone Vocals - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. 2008 ℗ Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

12 A Flowering Tree, Act II, Scene 1: Orchestral Prelude—"The King's Elder Daughter"

London Symphony Orchestra 00:06:58

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone Vocals - Schola Cantorum de Venezuela, Chorus - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 2008 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

13 A Flowering Tree, Act II, Scene 2: "You Are Cruel"

London Symphony Orchestra 00:03:50

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Jessica Rivera, Soprano Vocals - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 2008 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

14 A Flowering Tree, Act II, Scene 2: "Kumudha Once More"

London Symphony Orchestra 00:05:44

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Jessica Rivera, Soprano Vocals - Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone Vocals - Schola Cantorum de Venezuela, Chorus - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 2008 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

15 A Flowering Tree, Act II, Scene 2: "Days Passed"

London Symphony Orchestra 00:05:11

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone Vocals - Schola Cantorum de Venezuela, Chorus - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 2008 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

16 A Flowering Tree, Act II, Scene 3: "Before I Laughed with Him Nightly"

London Symphony Orchestra 00:06:30

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Jessica Rivera, Soprano Vocals - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 2008 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

17 A Flowering Tree, Act II, Scene 4: "Kumudha and the Beggar Minstrels"

London Symphony Orchestra 00:10:03

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Jessica Rivera, Soprano Vocals - Schola Cantorum de Venezuela, Chorus - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 2008 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

18 A Flowering Tree, Act II, Scene 5: "We Had All But Forgotten You, Prince"

London Symphony Orchestra 00:05:43

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone Vocals - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. 2008 ℗ Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

19 A Flowering Tree, Act II, Scene 5: The Prince Recognizes Kumudha

London Symphony Orchestra 00:05:40

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Jessica Rivera, Soprano Vocals - Eric Owens, Bass-Baritone Vocals - Schola Cantorum de Venezuela, Chorus - Russell Thomas, Tenor Vocals - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. ℗ 2008 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

20 A Flowering Tree, Act II, Scene 5: Kumudha's Final Transformation

London Symphony Orchestra 00:03:14

John Adams, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Martin Sauer, Producer - Peter Sellars, Lyricist - Schola Cantorum de Venezuela, Chorus - Tobias Lehman, Engineer

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. 2008 ℗ Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

About the album

• 1 disc(s) - 20 track(s)
• Total length: 01:52:25
• 1 Digital booklet

• Main artists: John Adams
• Composer: John Adams
• Label: Nonesuch
• Genre: Classical
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Digital booklet

2008 © Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. 2008 ℗ Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.