Adams: Nixon in China / Edo De Waart, Orchestra of St Luke's

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by Stephen_Murray in Music

An opera that should be seen not heard: "Nixon in China"

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Jul 2, 2012
Pros: some orchestral parts
Cons: conception of the opera, vocal writing

Summary: As I’m sure I’ve said here before, for me the most important component of opera, followed by the singing/singers, followed by their actings: components that transfer to audio recordings. Looking the part is too rare to be a criterion for ... read more
by munkus

I Speak (Sing?) According To The Book

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Apr 15, 2004
Pros: A traditional opera in not-so-traditional clothing
Cons: The ballet is very hard to get a grip on through a recording.

Summary: When Nixon in China had its premiere in 1987, almost all of the principals could have attended- except Mao who was dead and his wife who was in prison. This is recent-history opera at its best. Recent history can be treacherous ground for opera- ... read more
by Urbanist

Heroic Opera about Nixon and Mao, with Classical Music that Rocks

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Aug 23, 2001
Pros: Some of the most compelling music ever written in the minimalist vein. Challenging libretto.
Cons: Slow ending can seem a letdown

Summary: Heroic opera about Nixon and Mao?? When it appeared in 1987, Nixon in China could hardly have been more challenging. Many were enraged, and one critic even branded it with the ultimate highbrow damnation: "suburban opera." ... read more

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