John Adams: Nixon in China
“Live recording from the Stuttgart State Opera”
Synopsis
Besides the landing on the moon by the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, Richard Nixon’s meeting with China’s leader Mao Zedong in February 1972 then represented one of the biggest media spectacles in history. Nixon himself established the reference between the two events: “We came in peace for all mankind” not only marked the lunar module Eagle’s landing spot – Nixon also spoke of it into the microphones just before his departure to China. It was not John Adam’s aim to create a superficial or even a caricaturing representation of Nixon’s visit when composing his opera. He attempted to create a “heroic opera” about the construction of modern myths by using archetypical characters and situations. Director Marco Štorman stages Adams’ minimal music opera as a deconstruction review about the power of images, the politics of staging and the staging of politics.
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Nixon in China (complete opera)
Type: Clip • Published 2020-04-03
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Štorman
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Goodman
- Original Score
- John Adams
- Original Title
- John Adams: Nixon in China
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Production Studios
- Staatsoper Stuttgart
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Štorman
Alice Goodman
John Adams
Department Leadership Roster
John Adams
Original Music Composer
Marco Štorman
Director
Alice Goodman
Writer
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What is John Adams: Nixon in China about?
Besides the landing on the moon by the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, Richard Nixon’s meeting with China’s leader Mao Zedong in February 1972 then represented one of the biggest media spectacles in history. Nixon himself established the reference between the two events: “We came in peace for all mankind” not only marked the lunar module Eagle’s landing spot – Nixon also spoke of it into the microphones just before his departure to China. It was not John Adam’s aim to create a superficial or even a caricaturing representation of Nixon’s visit when composing his opera. He attempted to create a “heroic opera” about the construction of modern myths by using archetypical characters and situations. Director Marco Štorman stages Adams’ minimal music opera as a deconstruction review about the power of images, the politics of staging and the staging of politics.
Who directed John Adams: Nixon in China?
John Adams: Nixon in China was directed by Marco Štorman.
Who stars in John Adams: Nixon in China?
The principal cast of John Adams: Nixon in China includes Michael Mayes, Matthias Klink, Katherine Manley, Gan-ya Ben-gur Akselrod, Shigeo Ishino.
When was John Adams: Nixon in China released and how long is it?
John Adams: Nixon in China was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for John Adams: Nixon in China?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Adams: Nixon in China was composed by John Adams.