Art Institute of Chicago Lectures

Exploring the Opera Doctor Atomic, Part 3


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The defining event of the 20th century, the development of the Atomic Bomb is the basis for this John Adams work. The symposium's distinguished panelists include composer John Adams; his librettist and director Peter Sellars; Gerald Finley, who portrays Robert Oppenheimer in the opera; and president of the Art Institute James Cuno. Join them and many others for a fascinating look at both the opera and the incidents and characters that inspired it. A once-in-a-lifetime convergence of music, history, and scholarship, this not-to-be-missed symposium is an historic event in its own right. Moderated by Wynne Delacoma and Peter Sagal. This podcast is brought to you by the Ancient Art Podcast. Explore more at ancientartpodcast.org.
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