Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

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

Documentary58 minutes
100%
User score
Description

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.

Mark Obenhaus
Director

Actors

Philip Glass
Philip Glass
composer (himself)
Lucinda Childs
Lucinda Childs
choreographer (herself)
Will Lyman
Will Lyman
narrator (himself)
Robert Wilson
Robert Wilson
director (himself)
Status

Released

Original language

English

Budget

—

Revenue

—

Keywords
operaalbert einsteinavant-gardeminimalismminimalist opera