Documentary · 1985 · 58m

Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera poster
Director
Mark Obenhaus
Cast
Philip Glass as composer (himself) Lucinda Childs as choreographer (herself) Will Lyman as narrator (himself) Robert Wilson as director (himself)
Crew
Chris Ann Verges — Producer
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.

Trailer Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
operaavant-gardeminimalismminimalist opera
Key Collaborators
Mark Obenhaus Director Chris Ann Verges Producer
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