Laura Bohn, Rosanne Philippens, Maarten van Veen, Ralph van Raat - John Adams: Piano, Vocal & Chamber Works (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Road Movies: I. Relaxed Groove
02. Road Movies: II. Meditative
03. Road Movies: III. 40% Swing
04. I Still Play
05. Roll Over Beethoven (After John Adams' String Quartet No. 2): I. Allegro molto
06. Roll Over Beethoven (After John Adams' String Quartet No. 2): II. Andantino
07. Doctor Atomic: Am I in Your Light (Arr. for Voice & Piano by Chitose Okashiro)
08. I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky: Consuelo's Dream (Arr. for Voice & Piano by John McGinn)
09. I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky: Leila's Song. Alone (Again or at Last) [Arr. for Voice & Piano by John McGinn]
10. Short Ride in a Fast Machine (Arr. for Piano 4 Hands by Preben Antonsen)

Ralph van Raat’s new recording continues his long-standing relationship with John Adams’ music. This recording features Adams' works that are shaped by the full breadth of American music, while being equally grounded in Classical and Romantic traditions that inform his sense of structure, harmony, and expressive line. Both 'Short Ride in a Fast Machine' and 'Road Movies' combine this aesthetic with a distinctive rhythmic drive that has made these some of his most enduring pieces, while Roll Over Beethoven demonstrates how far Adams has been able to move away from traditional minimalism.

This album also stars soprano Laura Bohn, violinist Rosanne Philippens, and pianist Maarten van Veen. Together, they will bring this program a vivid reminder of what makes John Adams one of the most versatile and influential composers of our time.