John Adams: El Niño(2000)
John Adams: El Niño 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.
John Adams: El Niño (2000) is a music and documentary film directed by Peter Maniura, released on December 15, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Dawn Upshaw, Lorraine Hunt and Willard White. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Maniura
- Writers:
- Peter Sellars
- Composer:
- John Adams
- Status:
- Released
John Adams: El Niño Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Peter Maniura, written by Peter Sellars.
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John Adams: El Niño Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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John Adams: El Niño – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in John Adams: El Niño?
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The main cast of John Adams: El Niño (2000) includes Dawn Upshaw, Lorraine Hunt and Willard White. The film was directed by Peter Maniura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John Adams: El Niño released?
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John Adams: El Niño was released on December 15, 2000 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is John Adams: El Niño worth watching?
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John Adams: El Niño (2000) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.