Tan Dun's The First Emperor, which was premiered at the Metropolitan Opera in the 2006-2007 season, has been nominated for a 2009 Grammy in Category 100, "Best Opera Recording".
The opera, which was conducted by Mr. Dun and stars Ms. Futral and Plácido Domingo, also features Michelle DeYoung, Paul Groves, Wu Hsing-Kuo, and Hao Jiang Tian. Jay David Saks produced the recording, which was released on EMI Classics.
The 51st Annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 8, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
