The Nixon Tapes
John Adams
About this work:
Scenes from Nixon in China for voices and orchestra, version 1
Year composed: 1998
Duration: 00:56:00
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Orchestra with Soloist(s)
Instrumentation: 2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 3 Clarinet, 1 Soprano Saxophone, 2 Alto Saxophone, 1 Baritone Saxophone, 3 Trumpet, 3 Trombone, 1 Percussion (General), 2 Piano, 1 Electric/Electronic Keyboard, 1 Strings (General), 2 Soprano, 2 Baritone, 1 Bass
Instrumentation notes: 2.2.3.4sax.0-0.3.3.0-perc(1)-2pft-synth or sampler (Kurzweil K2000)-strings(minimum:6.6.4.4.2)2 high baritone.1 lyric sop.1coloratura sop.1bass
Selection: From Act 1 scene 1: Overture, Chorus "Soldiers of Heaven"Landing of Air Force One."News has a kind of mystery".Act 1 Scene 3complete.From Act 2: "This is Prophetic". "I am the wife of Mao Tse Tung" For complete technical requirements go to:http://www.earbox.com/tech-guide/eq/ja-nix-eq.htm