Operan-heimer

by Ben Hogwood

With the release of Christopher Nolan’s film Oppenheimer last Friday, it is worth noting that opera also has its own high quality biopic of the scientist.

John Adams wrote Doctor Atomic in 2005 to a libretto by Peter Sellars. It is a compelling tale, bolstered by some of the composer’s best music.

The Metropolitan Opera have made their Penny Woolcock production available online, and you can view it here… it is highly recommended!