Anthony Davis has composed seven operas..X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOLM X with a libretto by Thulani Davis, had its world premiere at New York City Opera in 1986. A recording of the opera was released in 1992 on the Gramavision label and earned a Grammy nomination for music composition. His fourth opera, AMISTAD with a libretto by Thulani Davis premiered at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on November 29th, 1997 and was released on New World in 2008. His other works include the music for the critically acclaimed Broadway production of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA.