Composer John Adams explains how great operas throughout history confront deep issues of our human existence. Contemporary operas like "Doctor Atomic," "The Death of Klinghoffer," and "Nixon in China" explore themes of humanity, intolerance, and power through the lens of our recent history.
Learn more about John Adams and his operas at www.boosey.com/adams.
Buy the new 40-disc box set 'John Adams Collected Works,' out now on Nonesuch Records: johnadams.lnk.to/CollectedWorks
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Music:
"Nixon in China"
Composed by John Adams
Libretto by Alice Goodman
Performed by Orchestra of St. Luke's and Edo de Waart, conductor
Courtesy of Nonesuch Records
Film by Jesse Yang
18 янв 2023
