John Adams: Doctor Atomic
Synopsis
The European premiere of the opera by the contemporary American composer John Adams, with libretto by Peter Sellars, in a co-production of the San Francisco Opera (where the work premiered), the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and De Nederlandse Opera. The plot focuses on the great stress and anxiety experienced by those at Los Alamos while the test of the first atomic bomb (the "Trinity" test) was being prepared.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sellars
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Sellars
- Original Score
- John Adams
- Original Title
- John Adams: Doctor Atomic
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 51m
- Production Studios
- De Nederlandse Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sellars
Peter Sellars
John Adams
Department Leadership Roster
John Adams
Original Music Composer
Peter Sellars
Director
Peter Sellars
Writer
Dunya Ramicova
Costume Design
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BD Release: 2006-2010
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Frequently Asked Questions About John Adams: Doctor Atomic
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What is John Adams: Doctor Atomic about?
The European premiere of the opera by the contemporary American composer John Adams, with libretto by Peter Sellars, in a co-production of the San Francisco Opera (where the work premiered), the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and De Nederlandse Opera. The plot focuses on the great stress and anxiety experienced by those at Los Alamos while the test of the first atomic bomb (the "Trinity" test) was being prepared.
Who directed John Adams: Doctor Atomic?
John Adams: Doctor Atomic was directed by Peter Sellars.
Who stars in John Adams: Doctor Atomic?
The principal cast of John Adams: Doctor Atomic includes Gerald Finley, Jessica Rivera, Eric Owens, Richard Paul Fink, James Maddalena.
When was John Adams: Doctor Atomic released and how long is it?
John Adams: Doctor Atomic was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 3h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for John Adams: Doctor Atomic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Adams: Doctor Atomic was composed by John Adams.