March 20 at 8pm & March 28 at 4pm
Terrace Theater, Long Beach
Our cast has arrived to rehearse for John Adams' landmark opera. 9 principals, 12 dancers, 40 choristers and 50 orchestra musicians are preparing for THE event of 2010.
The world changed with President Nixon’s 1972 visit to China and the walls between East and West began to crumble. This profound historical event becomes a mesmerizing drama filled with riveting music, striking choruses, and stunning ballets. Experience this landmark opera by the most frequently performed living American composer. “It is part epic, part satire, part a parody of political posturing, and part serious examination of historical, philosophical, and even gender issues.” –John Adams
John Adams in Conversation with Andreas Mitisek at LACMA, Feb 1, 2010
Listen to the live recording of our recent special event
MARCH 26: An Evening with Ricky Ian Gordon
Friday, March 26, 2010; 8-10:30pm
Art Theatre Long Beach
2025 E. 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90814
The composer of this seasons Orpheus & Euridice performing for you at the piano his own music. You, Ricky, a piano, his voice and his music… What more could you want on a Friday night? Spend an evening with composer Ricky Ian Gordon as he sings and discusses his music.
If the music of Ricky Ian Gordon had to be defined by a single quality, it would be the bursting effervescence infusing songs that blithely blur the lines between art song and the high-end Broadway music of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. -The New York Times
Listen to Ricky sing his own music:
Andreas Mitisek
Artistic & General Director
