John Adams: El Niño

This documentary showcases the Nativity oratorio, headlined by notable performers such as Dawn Upshaw, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, and Willard White. The film is conducted by Kent Nagano and features the Berlin German Symphony Orchestra, delivering a powerful rendition of the story.

Adams's work integrates influences from both Old World and New World sources, making for a rich musical experience. The film captures the essence of the oratorio, emphasizing Adams’s hallmark minimalism and melody, appealing to both music enthusiasts and collectors of documentary films.