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):
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