Adams
Doctor Atomic
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.
Full SynopsisPerformance Info
Performance Date
Nov 8, 2008
Composer
John Adams
Librettist
Peter Sellars
Run Time
2 HRS 46 MIN
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus
DVD release by Sony Classical / The Metropolitan Opera