Staying with the Classics
Operas aren’t necessarily concerts, but they are also very similar. This is one of those interesting operas, called Doctor Atomic, playing at the London Coliseum right now. It’s by the minimalist composer John Adams, who has written several operas about historical events. This is an interesting show because it takes a theme that comes up fairly frequently, the atomic bomb, and puts another spin on it. It’s done from the perspective of J. Robert Oppenheimer, one of the fathers of the bomb. It’s kind of a sad thing, because he was one of the few people to really grasp the import of the bomb, and this is very clearly presented in the show. It is one of those shows that really makes you think about the world. And it’s got beautiful music, not really as minimalist as Adams’ earlier stuff. Check it out if you get the chance.
