CinemaOSMovie · 1985 · 0h 58m
Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera
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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.

Directed byMark Obenhaus

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Released
Runtime
0h 58m
Language
EN
Released
October 14, 1985

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Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Philip Glass

Philip Glass

composer (himself)

Lucinda Childs

Lucinda Childs

choreographer (herself)

Will Lyman

Will Lyman

narrator (himself)

Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson

director (himself)

Creative team
Directed by
Mark Obenhaus
Produced by
Chris Ann Verges

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