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Nixon in China | Stage Door Society

Nixon in China

Opera·Premiered 1987·historical · american · minimalist

Synopsis

President Nixon's 1972 visit to China becomes an opera exploring diplomacy, ideology, and human frailty.

Signature Interpreters

Performers most associated with this work.

Pat Nixon

Renée Fleming
2 recordings · 26 performances

Richard Nixon

Thomas Hampson
2 recordings · 12 performances
Christopher Hampson
12 performances

Second Secretary To Mao

Ning Liang
1 recording · 6 performances

Chiang Ch'ing

Kathleen Kim
2 recordings · 5 performances

Most frequently performed at

Opéra Bastille
27 appearances · last in 2026
Teatro alla Scala
5 appearances · last in 2027
Metropolitan Opera House
2 appearances · last in 2025

Recorded Performances

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