John Adams on The Gospel According to the Other Mary

John Adams discusses the writing process and story behind his newest evening-length oratorio, The Gospel According to the Other Mary.

Adams' new work, commissioned by the LA Phil with a libretto by his longtime collaborator Peter Sellars, premiered at Walt Disney Concert Hall on May 31, 2012 with Gustavo Dudamel leading the LA Phil in four performances.

This video appears on boosey.com by kind permission of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.