Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera (1985)

10/14/1985 (EN) • 58m

Documentary

Overview

The creative processes of avant-garde composer Philip Glass and progressive director/designer Robert Wilson are examined in this film. It documents their collaboration on this tradition breaking opera.

Top Billed Cast

Philip Glass

composer (himself)

Lucinda Childs

choreographer (herself)

Will Lyman

narrator (himself)

Robert Wilson

director (himself)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

opera

albert einstein

avant-garde

minimalism

minimalist opera

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