Author: Timothy A. Johnson
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN: 1409426831
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
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.