Adams' Shaker Loops

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gptkbp:instanceOf musical composition
gptkbp:availableFormats CD
vinyl
digital download
gptkbp:built 1983
gptkbp:composer gptkb:John_Adams
gptkbp:conducts gptkb:Leonard_Bernstein
Gustavo Dudamel
Michael Tilson Thomas
gptkbp:crew_size for chamber ensemble
for solo instruments
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced contemporary composers
gptkbp:dedication to the Shakers
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 minutes
gptkbp:genre minimalism
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Adams' Shaker Loops
gptkbp:influenced film scores
gptkbp:influences Shaker music
gptkbp:inspiration Shaker religious songs
gptkbp:instrument brass
strings
percussion
woodwinds
gptkbp:involved orchestra
gptkbp:is_featured_in concert programs
gptkbp:notable_feature repetitive motifs
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Los_Angeles_Philharmonic
gptkb:New_York_Philharmonic
gptkb:London_Symphony_Orchestra
gptkbp:performance frequent in modern repertoire
gptkbp:premiere 1984
gptkbp:recordings performed by various orchestras
performed_by_the_Boston_Symphony_Orchestra
performed_by_the_Chicago_Symphony_Orchestra
performed_by_the_San_Francisco_Symphony
gptkbp:recordLabel gptkb:Nonesuch_Records
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Shaker_Loops
gptkbp:structureType three sections
gptkbp:style post-minimalism
gptkbp:thematicElement community
spirituality
tradition
dance
repetition