Adams: Obama in Copenhagen (Nonesuch).
John Adams’ new opera, premiering in San Francisco in April, returns to his “Nixon in China” roots, while further ratifying his relentless determination to make art out of current events as speedily as possible. In this latest effort, President Obama and other world leaders gather tumultuously in Copenhagen to save the planet from the effects of global warming, Congress struggles to pass the contentious health care reform bill, and Michelle Obama frets about her upcoming appearance on the Food Network’s Iron Chef Ultimate Battle. Musical highlights include Obama’s lyrical “Greenhouse Gas” aria, a vigorous patter-chorus of disgruntled Republicans, and a contentious duet between Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi, “Wither the Public Option?” Two countertenor “Joes,” Biden and Lieberman, provide comic relief.

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