Doctor Atomic

Description

A decision that irrevocably changes the world. "Doctor Atomic" depicts the dramatic night before the first atomic bomb test. The focus is on physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, torn between scientific triumph and moral responsibility. The captivating drama by John Adams with a libretto by Peter Sellars is based on historical testimonies, poems, and documentary statements. It offers a multifaceted view of the destructive power of human inventions. The internationally renowned artist Vanessa Beecroft, known for her monumental and provocative tableaux of human bodies between performance, conceptual art, and sculpture, makes her directorial debut at the Zurich Opera House with this production.

Highlights

• Swiss premiere of "Doctor Atomic"
• Directorial debut of Vanessa Beecroft
• Dramatic night before the first atomic bomb test

General Information

"Doctor Atomic" is an opera by John Adams that explores the moral dilemmas of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. The performance at the Zurich Opera House provides a deep insight into the complex questions surrounding science and responsibility.

Location

Sechseläutenplatz 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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