John Adams

Background

Adams, John was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Education

Graduate, Harvard University.

Career

Former composer-in-residence, conductor, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.

Achievements

• John Adams has been listed as a noteworthy Composer by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• Other Work

  • Composer (piano work) Phrygian Gates, 1977, (choral work) Harmonium, 1981, (operas) Nixon in China, 1987 (Grammy award), The Death of Klinghoffer, 1991.

Connections

M. Deborah O'Grady; children: Emily, Sam.

child:

Sam Adams

child:

Emily Adams