String Quartet (John Adams)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:artistic_influence gptkb:jazz
gptkbp:available_formats sheet music
gptkbp:characteristics lyrical melodies
gptkbp:collaborator gptkb:St._Lawrence_String_Quartet
gptkbp:composer gptkb:John_Adams
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_influence Western classical music
gptkbp:cultural_significance reflects modern American themes
gptkbp:dedication to the St. Lawrence String Quartet
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 minutes
gptkbp:first_performance 2013-11-14
gptkbp:genre gptkb:classical
gptkbp:historical_context 21st century classical music
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label String Quartet (John Adams)
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Steve_Reich
gptkbp:influences minimalism
modern composers
gptkbp:inspired_by the American landscape
gptkbp:language tonal
gptkbp:length 20 minutes
gptkbp:music_style gptkb:String_Quartet
extended techniques
gptkbp:musical_elements counterpoint
gptkbp:notable_awards gptkb:Grammy_Award
gptkbp:notable_features rhythmic complexity
gptkbp:notable_influence gptkb:Philip_Glass
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:St._Lawrence_String_Quartet
gptkbp:notable_production gptkb:Shaker_Loops
gptkbp:notable_recordings Nonesuch recording
gptkbp:number_of_stages gptkb:String_Quartet
gptkbp:part_of John Adams' body of work
gptkbp:performed_at gptkb:Berkeley_Art_Museum
gptkbp:performed_by various string quartets
gptkbp:performed_in concert halls
gptkbp:performers gptkb:St._Lawrence_String_Quartet
gptkbp:premiere_date 2013-11-14
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:Cal_Performances,_Berkeley
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:E._C._Schirmer_Music_Company
gptkbp:record_label gptkb:Nonesuch_Records
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:String_Quartet_No._1
gptkbp:structure four movements
gptkbp:style contemporary classical
gptkbp:thematic_element American folk themes
gptkbp:year_composed gptkb:2013
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shaker_Loops
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4