Ades - Classical Tickets

Ades - Classical is the professional name of Thomas Adès, one of the most influential composers of his generation. Born March 1, 1971, in London, Adès is also an accomplished pianist and conductor who has reshaped contemporary classical music with a distinctive voice that blends modernity with lush orchestration. From his early breakthrough to his internationally acclaimed operas, Adès has earned widespread recognition, including prestigious awards and multiple Grammy nominations and wins. This page provides a concise yet thorough look at his life, key works, and upcoming appearances.

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Key highlights of Ades’s career include the operas Powder Her Face (1995), The Tempest (2004, Royal Opera/Met productions), and The Exterminating Angel (premiered 2016). Adès has received major awards such as the Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition (2000 for Asyla), the Léonie Sonning Music Prize (2015), and the BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Music and Opera (2023). His discography features Polaris (2017), Adès/Nørgård/Abrahamsen (2016), The Twenty-Fifth Hour (2015), and earlier recordings of Asyla, Powder Her Face, and The Tempest. For the most current tour information and appearances, visit his official site and social channels linked below.

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