"After the Fall" is Adams' third full-scale piano concerto following "Century Rolls" in 1996 and "Must the Devil Have All the Good Tunes?" in 2018.
Adams acknowledges that Ólafsson played 88 performances of Bach while preparing for his piece, showcasing a deep connection between the two composers.
Conductor David Robertson highlights that the concerto contains familiar Adams traits, like the orchestration and framing of the piano solo, akin to a deck of cards.
In his new piano concerto, Adams nests a musical Easter egg homage to Bach's Prelude, reflecting his engagement with past classical giants.
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