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About Nixon in China: |
Nixon in China was John Adams' first opera. It tells the story of then-president Richard Nixon's meetings with Mao Tse-Tung which resulted in the 'opening' of China to Western nations. The idea for the opera was concieved by director Peter Sellars, and the setting of the original production was very naturalistic, with actors made up to resemble their well-known historical counterparts and an attempt to authentically recreate scenes like the landing of the Spirit of '76 at the Beijing airport.
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Chou En-Lai, bar
Richard Nixon, bar Henry Kissinger, bar Nancy T'ang, First Secretary to Mao, ms |
Second and Third Secretaries to Mao, ms
Mao Tse-Tung, t Pat Nixon, s Chiang Ch'ing, Madame Mao Tse-Tung, s |
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Performance History |
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World premiere production: Houston Grand Opera World premiere: 22 Oct. 1987
Stage direction by Peter Sellars Choreography by Mark Morris Set design by Adrianne Lobel Costume design by Dunya Ramicova Lighting design by James F. Ingalls |
Brooklyn Academy of Music Company premiere: 4 Dec. 1987 Houston production | |
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Kennedy Center Company premiere: 26 March 1988 Houston production |
Netherlands Opera Company premiere: 2 Jun. 1988 Houston production | |
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English National Opera Company premiere: 7 June 2000
Stage direction by Peter Sellars Set design by Adrianne Lobel |
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