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Nixon in China SFOpera Review – John Adams’ first opera

Posted on June 30, 2012 by philip

The lights dim. Applause begins near the front of the theatre and rapidly spreads. Conductor Lawrence Renes must be approaching the podium.  Sure enough, a distant head is glimpsed from our side seats in row T as he mounts and bows to the audience. All is quiet as he turns to the orchestra and raises his arms.  Continue reading »

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Nixon in China – John Adams’ opera is relentless

Posted on February 19, 2011 by philip

You may not necessarily enjoy Nixon in China by John Adams but you may be in danger of being ensnared or seduced by it.
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Dr. Atomic

Posted on November 8, 2008 by philip

Saturday morning I returned to the Century Cinemas 16 for the Metropolitan Opera Live HD broadcast of John Adams’ Dr. Atomic, starring Gerald Finley in the title role. It was an experience. I went with an open mind, and I am glad I went. I just wouldn’t call it “Opera” and I wouldn’t call the output of the orchestra and vocalists “Music”. And I am finding it incredibly difficult to write about it. It’s now 1 am Tuesday and this is my third attempt. Continue reading »

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