
John Adams: Nixon in China
Overview
In February 1972, the American president Richard Nixon went to China to meet Mao Zedong. In the context of the war in Vietnam and the cold war, this encounter marked a turning point in Chinese‑American relations. John Adams, a major musical figure of the last forty years, made this event of contemporary history the subject of his first opera. Nixon in China tackles the political thaw instigated by ping-pong diplomacy, begun by the invitation of the American table tennis players by their Chinese counterparts, one year before the presidential visit. A mesmerising work in which the pulsations and repetitions typical of minimalism are combined with melodic lines of great lyricism. For its entry into the Paris Opera repertoire, this work has been entrusted to the director Valentina Carrasco, who underlines the importance and the mediating power of Chinese national sport in history.
Where to Watch
Not currently available for streaming in United States.
Search on JustWatchCast
Similar Titles

The Metropolitan Opera: The Tempest
2012

The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci
2015

Amadeus
1984

The Phantom of the Opera
1925

Bluebeard
1984

Farinelli
1994

Così fan tutte - Salzburger Festspiele 2020
2020

Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk
1992

Zaryadye Hall: A Diamond is Hatched
2019

Ermione
1995
▶Frequently Asked Questions about John Adams: Nixon in China
Where can I watch John Adams: Nixon in China?
John Adams: Nixon in China is not currently available on any streaming subscription service. Check back soon or look into renting or buying it digitally.
Can I rent John Adams: Nixon in China online?
John Adams: Nixon in China is not yet available to rent digitally. It may still be in theaters or the digital release has not been scheduled yet. Check back soon.
Can I buy John Adams: Nixon in China digitally?
John Adams: Nixon in China is not yet available to purchase digitally.
Is John Adams: Nixon in China in theaters?
John Adams: Nixon in China is not currently playing in theaters. It has either finished its theatrical run or was released exclusively for digital platforms.






