 Event |
Nixon in China
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| Venue |
Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Umbrella Event |
Auckland Arts Festival |
| First Date |
17 March 2016 |
| Last Date |
19 March 2016 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
The opera tells the story of the historic meeting of two of the twentieth century's most controversial political figures - Richard Nixon and Mao Zedong. This was the first time a US President had visited the People's Republic of China, and it spelled a new beginning in East-West relations. |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Further Information |
A semi-stage version, with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. The opera debuted at the Met in New York in 1987. NZ Premiere.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
203461 |
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