Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

Oct 14, 1985

0h 58m

★ 10.0

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.

Genres

Documentary

Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera Trailers

Cast

composer (himself)

Philip Glass

choreographer (herself)

Lucinda Childs

narrator (himself)

Will Lyman

director (himself)

Robert Wilson

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Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

Overview

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