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Nixon in China SFOpera Review – John Adams’ first opera

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

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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