Podcast: Reich, Adams, and Rachmaninoff with Christopher Russell
Associate Professor and Chair of the Music Performance department at Azusa Pacific University, Christopher Russell discusses Rachmaninoff and minimalist music with composer John Adams.
This talk was given at the first performance of Reich, Adams, and Rachmaninoff at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Pieces discussed:
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