The Exterminating Angel
Donald Macleod and Thomas Adès dive into his more recent works, including his opera The Exterminating Angel and his water-inspired concert piece, Aquifer.
Donald Macleod and Thomas Adès dive into his more recent works, including his opera The Exterminating Angel and his water-inspired concert piece, Aquifer.
They also attempt to unpack his drive to compose – Adès has said composing is essential to his survival.
Inferno (Pavan of the Souls)
Loas Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Blanca Variations
Han Chen, piano
The Exterminating Angel (Act 3, excerpt)
Gloria Tronel (Leticia Meynar), soprano
Claudia Boyle (Silvia de Avila), soprano
Arthur Harmonic (Yoli), vocalist
Paris Opera Chorus and Orchestra
Thomas Adès, conductor
Növények (excerpt)
Katalin Karolyi, mezzo-soprano
Ruisi Quartet
Graham Mitchell, double-bass
Joseph Havlat, piano
Concerto for piano and orchestra (excerpt)
Kirill Gerstein, piano
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Adès, conductor
Aquifer
Hallé Orchestra
Thomas Adès, conductor
Produced by Luke Whitlock
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- Fri 27 Mar 2026 16:00Â鶹Éç Radio 3
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