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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:opera
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Antonio_Pappano
gptkb:James_Levine
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gptkbp:adaptation
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adapted into concert version
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gptkbp:associated_act
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gptkb:3
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:award
gptkb:International_Opera_Award
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gptkbp:composer
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gptkb:John_Adams
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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generally positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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significant in contemporary opera
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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explores East-West relations
reflects on historical events
addresses themes of power and authority
depicts personal relationships
examines political ideologies
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gptkbp:duration
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approximately 3 hours
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:opera
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gptkbp:influenced
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political art
modern opera composers
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:historical_event
minimalism
American music traditions
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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gptkb:Nixon's_1972_visit_to_China
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:librettist
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gptkb:Alice_Goodman
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gptkbp:notable_character
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gptkb:Pat_Nixon
gptkb:Chou_En-lai
gptkb:Henry_Nixon
gptkb:Mao_Zedong
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gptkbp:notable_production
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gptkb:English_National_Opera
gptkb:Royal_Opera_House
gptkb:San_Francisco_Opera
gptkb:opera
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gptkbp:notable_recordings
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gptkb:1987_original_cast_recording
2003 recording by the London Symphony Orchestra
2010 recording by the San Francisco Opera
2019 recording by the Los Angeles Opera
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gptkbp:orchestration
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large orchestra
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gptkbp:performance
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performed worldwide
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gptkbp:premiere_date
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1987-10-22
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gptkbp:record_label
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gptkb:Nonesuch_Records
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:China
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:Embassy
gptkb:organization
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