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Rating: 6.40/10 from 39 votes
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Synopsis

"Doctor Atomic" is an opera by composer John Adams and librettist Peter Sellars. The opera focuses on the final hours leading up to the first atomic bomb test in Los Alamos, New Mexico in 1945. The main character, J. Robert Oppenheimer, is portrayed as he grapples with the moral implications of his work on the bomb. The tension and anxiety of the scientists and military personnel involved in the project are palpable as they prepare for the test. The opera delves into themes of power, responsibility, and the consequences of scientific discovery.

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Ashley Lee
5/10

The orchestration creates a sense of urgency and unease, reflecting the high stakes and the sense of responsibility felt by the scientists and military personnel involved in the project.

Kenneth Martinez
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Doctor Atomic is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant musical experience that effectively captures the moral complexities and consequences of scientific discovery.

Anthony Wilson
5/10

The Doctor Atomic opera soundtrack is a haunting and powerful musical journey that captures the intense emotions and moral dilemmas faced by the characters.

Paul Parker
3/10

In my opinion, the instrumentation in Doctor Atomic felt uninspired and predictable. I was hoping for more innovative use of orchestration to enhance the dramatic tension of the plot, but instead, I found the music to be somewhat formulaic and lacking in surprises or inventive arrangements.

Kenneth Gonzalez
5/10

John Adams' composition skillfully portrays the inner conflict of J. Robert Oppenheimer as he grapples with the ethical implications of his work, adding depth and complexity to the character.

Stephanie Wilson
4/10

Personally, I felt that the music in Doctor Atomic failed to capture the emotional depth and complexity of the characters and the story. While the opera deals with weighty themes like power and responsibility, I found the soundtrack lacking in evocative moments that could have truly conveyed the inner turmoil of the characters.

James Turner
4/10

The soundtrack of Doctor Atomic felt repetitive and monotonous to me. I found myself struggling to distinguish between different pieces, as they seemed to blend together without offering much variety in terms of melodies or rhythms.

Brian Martinez
5/10

The music effectively conveys the tension and anxiety present in the final hours leading up to the first atomic bomb test, immersing the listener in the weight of the moment.

Joshua Turner
5/10

The use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies in the score contributes to the overall sense of unease and foreboding, enhancing the opera's exploration of power and its consequences.

Daniel Miller
5/10

The vocal performances in Doctor Atomic are emotionally charged and convey the characters' inner turmoil, adding layers of depth to the storytelling through music.