John Adams's Nixon in China
John Adams's Nixon in China from the OpΓ©ra Bastille in Paris, starring Thomas Hampson and RenΓ©e Fleming as Richard and Pat Nixon, and conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.
John Adams's Nixon in China from the OpΓ©ra Bastille in Paris, starring Thomas Hampson and RenΓ©e Fleming as Richard and Pat Nixon, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.
Inspired by US President Richard Nixon's visit to the People's Republic of China in 1972, John Adams's opera with concept by Peter Sellars and libretto by Alice Goodman is less a political drama than an exploration of the different world-views of two peoples, Chinese and American.
This production contains some very strong language that some listeners may find offensive.
Presented by Kate Molleson in conversation with Jonathan Cross.
Richard Nixon, US President ..... Thomas Hampson (baritone)
Pat Nixon, his wife ..... RenΓ©e Fleming (soprano)
Henry Kissinger, US National Security Adviser ..... Joshua Bloom (bass)
Mao Tse-tung ..... John Matthew Myers (tenor)
Chiang Ch’ing, Mao's wife ..... Kathleen Kim (soprano)
Chou En-lai, Chinese Premier ..... Xiaomeng Zhang (baritone)
Nancy T'ang, First Secretary to Mao ..... Yajie Zhang (mezzo-soprano)
Second secretary to Mao ..... Ning Liang (mezzo-soprano)
Third secretary to Mao ..... Emanuela Pascu (mezzo-soprano)
Paris Opera Chorus and Orchestra
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel
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Music Played
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John Adams
Nixon in China: Act 1
Singer: RenΓ©e Fleming. Singer: Thomas Hampson. Choir: Choeurs de l'OpΓ©ra National de Paris. Orchestra: National Theater Opera Orchestra of Paris. Conductor: Gustavo Dudamel. -
John Adams
Nixon in China: Act 2
Singer: RenΓ©e Fleming. Singer: Thomas Hampson. Choir: Choeurs de l'OpΓ©ra National de Paris. Orchestra: National Theater Opera Orchestra of Paris. Conductor: Gustavo Dudamel. -
John Adams
Nixon in China: Act 3
Singer: RenΓ©e Fleming. Singer: Thomas Hampson. Choir: Choeurs de l'OpΓ©ra National de Paris. Orchestra: National Theater Opera Orchestra of Paris. Conductor: Gustavo Dudamel. -
Jules Massenet
Ariane: Act 5
Singer: Amina Edris. Singer: Kate Aldrich. Singer: Jean-Francois Borras. Singer: Yoann Dubruque. Singer: Jean-SΓ©bastien Bou. Orchestra: Munich Radio Orchestra. Conductor: Laurent Campellone.- Jules Massenet: Ariane.
- Bru Zane.
- 9-13.
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Jules Massenet
ThaΓ―s (Meditation)
Performer: Nicola Benedetti. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Daniel Harding.- DG.
Broadcast
- Sat 23 Sep 2023 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3