In this engaging discussion, John Adams, a renowned American composer celebrated for his operas like Nixon in China, shares his insights on contemporary classical music. He passionately asserts that the genre is far from dying. Adams reveals the challenges of adapting Antony and Cleopatra into opera and contrasts classical music with popular genres. He reflects on personal influences, the role of Christianity in his work, and the significant artistic tension in film composing, all while expressing his excitement for future projects.

John Adams, a celebrated composer and conductor known for blending Minimalism with late-Romantic orchestral harmonies, discusses his influences including Leonard Bernstein, Duke Ellington, and Charles Dickens. He reflects on his early experiences with music, the impact of California's landscape on his compositions, his challenges with musical minimalism, and the controversy surrounding his portrayals of Palestinian terrorism in his operas.

John Adams, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Alembic, discusses the adoption of AI and its impact on business analytics. Topics include incorporating AI into the platform, analyzing marketing data, graph technology, privacy challenges, tracking impact, and the current state and limitations of AI.