Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera
1985•58m•9.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Mark Obenhaus
Languages
English
Cast
Philip Glass
composer (himself)
Lucinda Childs
choreographer (herself)
Will Lyman
narrator (himself)
Robert Wilson
director (himself)
Production
Producer
Chris Ann Verges
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