Another of his works features the characters Edward Teller and the titular scientist.
One opera by this composer begins with David singing a "Sermon on Romance" and focuses on the reactions to a Los Angeles earthquake. The "Day Chorus" is sung in act two of his opera about the hijacking of the Achille Lauro, a cruise ship. Another of his works features the characters Edward Teller and the titular scientist. This composer of The Death of Klinghoffer also wrote an opera where the characters watch the ballet "The Red Detachment of Women," which contains a villain played by Henry Kissinger. That opera opens with the titular President landing in Beijing. For 10 points, name this American composer of Doctor Atomic and Nixon in China.
One opera by this composer begins with David singing a "Sermon on Romance" and focuses on the reactions to a Los Angeles earthquake.
John Coolidge Adams