John Adams's Nixon in China
Author | : Timothy A. Johnson |
Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
Total Pages | : 295 |
Release | : 2011 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781409426837 |
ISBN-13 | : 1409426831 |
Rating | : 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Download or read book John Adams's Nixon in China written by Timothy A. Johnson and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Adams' opera, "Nixon in China", is one of the most frequently performed operas in the contemporary literature. This title illuminates the opera and enhances listeners' and scholars' appreciation for this landmark work. It presents a detailed analysis of the music tied to historical and political contexts.