Tracklist
| A1 | The Chairman Dances (Foxtrot For Orchestra) | 12:27 |
| A2 | Christian Zeal And Activity | 10:00 |
| B1 | Tromba Lontana | 4:11 |
| B2 | Short Ride In A Fast Machine | 4:13 |
| B3 | Common Tones In Simple Time | 20:37 |
Credits
- Conductor – Edo De Waart
- Edited By – E. Amelia Rogers*
- Engineer – John Newton, Lolly Lewis
- Mastered By – Robert C. Ludwig*
- Orchestra – San Francisco Symphony*
- Photography By – Joel Meyerowitz
- Soloist, Trumpet – Glenn Fischthal (tracks: B1), Laurie McGraw (tracks: B1)
Notes
Recorded November 1986 at Davies Symphony Hall, San FranciscoGlenn Fischthal and Laurie McGraw, trumpet soloists on Tromba lontana
Special thanks to Betty Fingold
Associated Music Publishers (BMI)
[Detailed notes on back cover. "Two Fanfares for Orchestra" includes the tracks "Tromba lontana" and "Short Ride in a Fast Machine."]
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 79144-1 | John Adams | The Chairman Dances (LP, Album) | Nonesuch | 9 79144-1 | US | 1987 |
| 9 79144-2 | John Adams - San Francisco Symphony Orchestra*, Edo de Waart | John Adams - San Francisco Symphony Orchestra*, Edo de Waart - The Chairman Dances (CD, Album) | Nonesuch | 9 79144-2 | US | 1987 |
| 9 79144-4 | John Adams | The Chairman Dances (Cass, Album, Dol) | Nonesuch | 9 79144-4 | US | 1987 |
| 9 79144-1 | John Adams | The Chairman Dances (LP, Album, Promo) | Nonesuch, Elektra Nonesuch | 9 79144-1 | US | 1987 |
| 9 79144-2 | John Adams - San Francisco Symphony Orchestra*, Edo de Waart | John Adams - San Francisco Symphony Orchestra*, Edo de Waart - The Chairman Dances (CD, Album, Club) | Elektra Nonesuch | 9 79144-2 | US | 1987 |












