(Adams: Doctor Atomic)

Content: John Adams’s mesmerizing score, in the powerful production of Penny Woolcock, tells the story of one of the pivotal moments in human history—the creation of the atomic bomb. Conducted by Alan Gilbert in his Met debut, this gripping opera presents the human face of the scientists, military men, and others who were involved in the project, as they wrestled with the implications of their work. Baritone Gerald Finley gives a powerful star turn in the title role as the brilliant J. Robert Oppenheimer.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Music

Runtime:

166 minutes

Year:

2008

Directors:

Gary Halvorson

Production companies:

The Metropolitan Opera

Actors:

Edward Teller

J. Robert Oppenheimer

Kitty Oppenheimer

Robert Wilson

General Leslie Groves

Crews:

Original Music Composer

Writer

Music Director

Director