Kent Nagano conducts John Adams’ landmark opera Nixon in China at the Opéra de Paris, leading performances that explore the historic 1972 meeting between Richard Nixon and Mao Zedong. The production, directed by Valentina Carrasco, runs from 24 February to 20 March at the Opéra Bastille, featuring Adams’ vivid score and a cast bringing this pivotal moment in modern history to the stage.