John Adams: El Niño movie poster

John Adams: El Niño

December 15, 2000 1h 58m

Originally released in 2000. John Adams: El Niño is a music/documentary film. directed by Peter Maniura.

Starring Dawn Upshaw, Lorraine Hunt, and Willard White

Synopsis

Headlined by Dawn Upshaw, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson and Willard White and orchestrated by the Berlin German Symphony Orchestra, this Nativity oratorio from composer John Adams tells the magical story of the birth of Christ. Conducted by renowned maestro Kent Nagano, this moving experience draws on both Old World and New World sources to re-create this influential story, highlighted by Adams’s trademark minimalism and melody.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 15, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 58m 118 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Adams: El Niño about?

Headlined by Dawn Upshaw, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson and Willard White and orchestrated by the Berlin German Symphony Orchestra, this Nativity oratorio from composer John Adams tells the magical story...

Who directed John Adams: El Niño?

John Adams: El Niño was directed by Peter Maniura.

How long is John Adams: El Niño?

John Adams: El Niño has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).

When was John Adams: El Niño released?

John Adams: El Niño was released on December 15, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in John Adams: El Niño?

The main cast of John Adams: El Niño includes Dawn Upshaw, Lorraine Hunt, Willard White.