Three Operas: The Death of Klinghoffer/ Nixon in China/Doctor Atomic

by John Adams

The guide has an extended interview with John Adams in which the composer talks about his operatic compositions and assesses the place of opera in the today’s world. An essay about each of the operas follows, detailing their genesis and exploring their music alongside Adams’s unusually close collaborations with his librettists and stage directors. Illustrations, thematic guides, full librettos and reference sections are also included.

170 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2012

About the author

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Distinguished American minimalist composer.