American Standard

for unspecified chamber ensemble (1973)*
(usually played by mixed winds and strings)

American Standard (1973, LP)
New Music of Ensemble of the San Francisco Conservatory, John Adams, conductor
Obscure #2 (produced by Brian Eno)

First performance: March 23, 1973, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; New Music Ensmble of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, John Adams, director; Recording (produced by Brian Eno); Obscure #2 

Performance materials for American Standard are currently unavailable, although the second movement, Christian Zeal and Activity is availble for rental as a separate piece from Boosey & Hawkes. See listing on List of Works page.


 

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