John Adams talks The Gospel According to the Other Mary




Barbican Classical Music Podcast show

Summary: On 16 March, Barbican audiences will finally get to hear the European premiere of 'The Gospel According to the Other Mary', John Adams and Peter Sellars's hugely anticipated follow up to the Nativity oratorio El Niño. This epic oratorio for orchestra, chorus and soloists will be performed by the LA Phil and led by Gustavo Dudamel who describes the piece as "one of the most important works for our time". Ben Eshmade speaks to the key people involved in this project and explores its journey from inception to realisation.