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Nixon in China | Stage Door Society

Nixon in China

John Adams

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.

Richard Nixon

Thomas Hampson
2 recordings

Henry Kissinger

Joshua Bloom
2 recordings

Pat Nixon

Renée Fleming
2 recordings

Chiang Ch'ing

Kathleen Kim
2 recordings

Most frequently performed at

Metropolitan Opera House
1 appearance · last in 2025
Opéra Bastille
1 appearance · last in 2022

Where to Watch

🇺🇸 United States·

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