New Release: John Adams - Nixon in China

This is actually a new old release.  Nonesuch Records has re-released the original cast recording of John Adams's Nixon in China.  This recording features Sanford Sylvan as Chou En-Lai, James Maddalena as Richard Nixon, Thomas Hammons as Henry Kissenger and the Orchestra of St. Luke's conducted by Edo de Waart.

Originally released in 1987 the original cast recording of Nixon in China went on to win a Grammy Award in 1988 for Best Contemporary Composition.  As it nears its 25th anniversary in 2012, this opera has been regaining attention due to the popularity of Adams's recent opera Doctor Atomic.  This recording was to be re-released on January 25th, but was pushed back to a release date of February 1st.  This recording is New Music Forum's Pick of the Month for January 2011.


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