Details
President Nixon, his wife and Henry Kissinger arrive in China as part of the new era of detente. Their involvement with Chairman and Madam Mao leads each of them to think of the personal, rather than political, consequences of the visit. Sky and Artsworld Season. Running time approximately 3hrs 10mins. Supported by the American Friends of ENO and a syndicate of donors.
Nixon in China website.
Cast/Performers
Gerald Finley (Chou en-lai,
James Maddalena (Richard Nixon),
Jonathan Best (Henry Kissinger),
Janis Kelly (Pat Nixon),
Judith Howarth (Chiang Ch'ing),
Adrian Thompson (Mao Tse-tung),
Victoria Simmonds (Nancy T'ang 1st secretary to Mao),
Anne-Marie Gibbons (2nd Secretary to Mao),
Alexandra Sherman (3rd Secretary to Mao)
Creatives/Company
Author:
John AdamsLyrics:
Alice GoodmanCompany:
English National OperaDirector:
Peter SellarsConductor:
Paul DanielDesign:
Adrianne LobelCostume(s):
Dunya Ramicova,
Leon E Wiebers (assistant)
Lighting:
James F IngallsChoreographer:
Mark Morris