One of the most prolific and influential composers and conductors of our time, John Adams returns to the TSO podium, leading sensational Spotlight Artist Anna Prohaska in “This is prophetic!” from his era-defining opera Nixon in China, depicting the historic 1972 US Presidential visit. The program also features the Canadian Première of Adams’s Frenzy, a thrilling and energetic new work that will leave you on the edge of your seat, and his captivating arrangement of Debussy’s Le Livre de Baudelaire, which will transport you to a world of poetic beauty. The evening opens with Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso, a vibrant and playful piece that bursts with lively rhythms and Spanish flair, setting the stage for an unforgettable musical journey.