Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera (1984) - Part 4

A short departure from my regular uploads to bring you the PBS documentary that changed the public's view of opera for good.

Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

Filmmakers: Chrisann Verges and Mark Obenhaus

In 1984, the landmark production of Einstein on the Beach was staged at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. It was the first time since 1976 that its principal creators - composer Philip Glass and director/designer Robert Wilson - had collaborated on restaging this tradition-breaking opera. Interviews with Glass and Wilson along with clips of rehearsals and performances offer insight into this important work, making it accessible to all audiences. The film is a rare look at the creative process of two of the most important figures in American contemporary music and theatre, essential viewing for everyone interested in the evolution of the performing arts in our century.

You can obtain a copy of the full musical score at: https://rapidshare.com/files/2908812104/Glass-Einstein_On_the_beach.pdf

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Film & Animation

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• philip glass
• einstein on the beach
• documentary