pianola

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John Adams is a particular specialty; Dudamel was the first to record his oratorio “The Gospel According to the Other Mary” and has led older pieces including “Grand Pianola Music.”

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2023

There was some of that for “Grand Pianola Music” at Avery Fisher Hall; but there was also a loud contingent of boos.

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2021

“Grand Pianola Music” The Los Angeles Philharmonic’s “Sound/Stage” series continues with sopranos Elissa Johnston and Holly Sedillos and mezzo-soprano Kristen Toedtman in this dreamlike 1981 work by John Adams.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2021

Once booed, “Grand Pianola Music” is now wildly cheered.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2019

Right here, however, I must add that the company which manufactures the Pianola objects to the use of the word as a generic term.

From The Pianolist A Guide for Pianola Players by Kobbé, Gustav