Adams: Doctor Atomic

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 11, 2008

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

The Metropolitan Opera

Cast

Meredith Arwady,Richard Paul Fink,Earle Patriarco,Susan Graham,Alan Gilbert,MET Orchestra,Gerald Finley,Eric Owens,Sasha Cooke,Thomas Glennand 1 more

Director

Gary Halvorson

Writer

Peter Sellars

Music

John Adams

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt1350243