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The document discusses John Adams's opera Doctor Atomic and debates around the future of classical music. It argues that opera, unlike instrumental music, has the ability to renew itself through new works that attract audiences and critics. While some see classical music as dying, others argue opera will survive due to its history and ability to incorporate popular styles. The document also asserts that opera was initially considered more serious art than instrumental music and could help preserve the value of music as serious art even as the classical music canon declines.
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Interesting article on Opera Composed by John Adams
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“The Emperor’s New Opera- John Adams’s Doctor Atomic and the Future of Classical Music” Robert Fink
The document discusses John Adams's opera Doctor Atomic and debates around the future of classical music. It argues that opera, unlike instrumental music, has the ability to renew itself thr…