Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

Synopsis

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.

CAST

Mark Obenhaus

Director

Philip Glass

composer (himself)

Lucinda Childs

choreographer (herself)

Will Lyman

narrator (himself)

Robert Wilson

director (himself)

Mark Obenhaus

Director

Philip Glass

composer (himself)

Lucinda Childs

choreographer (herself)

Will Lyman

narrator (himself)

Robert Wilson

director (himself)

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