Ansel Adams: America Tickets

If you’re looking for a powerful fusion of photography, memory, and music, Ansel Adams: America delivers. A symphonic tribute crafted by Chris Brubeck and Dave Brubeck, this 22-minute, one-movement work honors the legendary photographer Ansel Adams. Since its world premiere with the Stockton Symphony Orchestra on April 2, 2009, the piece has toured with a diverse slate of U.S. ensembles and has featured projected imagery drawn from or by Adams across 102 images during performances. We’ve got the essentials on the composer’s background, notable recordings, and the latest touring status to help you secure your seats with confidence.

Here’s what you’ll want to know when you’re planning a concert night: a concise biography of the Brubeck brothers’ collaboration, the discography highlights tied to this work, and the most recent information about tour activity. If you’re exploring this repertoire for the first time or you’re a longtime fan, consider this your insider guide to Ansel Adams: America.

Past performances have included performances by major U.S. orchestras such as the Baltimore Symphony, Sacramento Philharmonic, Monterey Symphony, San Diego Symphony, and Stockton Symphony. The Temple University Symphony Orchestra recorded Music of Ansel Adams: America (Temple BCM&D), earning a Grammy nomination for Best Instrumental Composition in 2012. The most recent publicly listed performance occurred in November 2023 with the New West Symphony in Thousand Oaks, CA. While there are no publicly listed Ansel Adams: America tour dates for 2025, Brubeck Brothers Quartet activity continues in 2025, though not currently tied to this work. For updates, follow official channels linked below.

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