What was John Adams piece On the Transmigration of Souls commissioned for?

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John Adams took on a major responsibility when, shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, he accepted the assignment to compose music for New York Philharmonic performances marking the first anniversary of the attacks. The piece ended up earning him a Pulitzer Prize.

What is Transmigration in music?

According to the composer, “Transmigration means ‘the movement from one place to another’ or ‘the transition from one state of being to another.

When was on the Transmigration of Souls written?

2002
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Is transmigration of soul possible?

The cycle of rebirth is eternal unless the soul is released by knowledge or arduous effort (see yoga). This release (moksha or mukti) is a form of salvation, and is possible only for the most devout. Buddhist doctrine does not accept the soul or transmigration as such, treating both as illusory.

Who is the composer of on the transmigration of Souls?

Composition for chorus and orchestra by John Adams, 2002. On the Transmigration of Souls is a composition for orchestra, chorus, children’s choir, and pre-recorded tape by the American composer John Adams (born 1947).

When did the transmigration of souls take place?

Much has been written about On the Transmigration of Souls, the first major response from the concert music sphere to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and still one of a very few works of art of any kind to have engaged itself on a large scale with that earthshaking event.

What does the term transmigration mean in music?

According to the composer, “Transmigration means ‘the movement from one place to another’ or ‘the transition from one state of being to another.’ But in this case I meant it to imply the movement of the soul from one state to another.