John Luther Adams’s “Inuksuit”—as performed by some 90 percussionists spread out through the woods of Boston’s Arnold Arboretum this afternoon—was all crashing and clanging and (actual) sirens. It was all anxiety and oppression. (Photos by Greg Cook)

John Luther Adams’s 'Inuksuit' performed at Boston's Arnold Arboretum, June 12, 2016. (Greg Cook)
John Luther Adams’s ‘Inuksuit’ performed at Boston’s Arnold Arboretum, June 12, 2016. (Greg Cook)
John Luther Adams’s 'Inuksuit' performed at Boston's Arnold Arboretum, June 12, 2016. (Greg Cook)
John Luther Adams’s ‘Inuksuit’ performed at Boston’s Arnold Arboretum, June 12, 2016. (Greg Cook)
John Luther Adams’s 'Inuksuit' performed at Boston's Arnold Arboretum, June 12, 2016. (Greg Cook)
John Luther Adams’s ‘Inuksuit’ performed at Boston’s Arnold Arboretum, June 12, 2016. (Greg Cook)
John Luther Adams’s 'Inuksuit' performed at Boston's Arnold Arboretum, June 12, 2016. (Greg Cook)
John Luther Adams’s ‘Inuksuit’ performed at Boston’s Arnold Arboretum, June 12, 2016. (Greg Cook)
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