John Adams, Toot Nipple, Del Sol String Quartet Stephen Malinowski 2012-07-24 | John Adams' Toot Nipple, performed by the Del Sol String Quartet.FAQQ: What does the name of this piece mean?A: "Toot Nipple" is the name of a character in Annie Proulx's Postcards.Q: Where did this piece come from?A: It is one of ten movements of John Adams' string quartet John's Book of Alleged Dances, composed in 1994. Some movements of the piece include a pre-recorded percussion track (though not this movement).Q: Where can I learn more about John Adams?A: Here is his Wikipedia entry http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Adams_(composer)and here is his official web site http://www.earbox.comQ: Who are the performers?A: At the time of this recording, the members of the Del Sol String Quartet were Kate Stenberg and Rick Shinozaki, violin, Charlton Lee, viola, and Hannah Addario-Berry, violoncello.Q: Where can I learn more about the Del Sol String Quartet?A: His is their Wikipedia entry http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Sol_Quartetand here is their official web site http://www.delsolquartet.com
