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Title

A composer's notes [videorecording] : Philip Glass and the making of an opera] / produced and directed by Michael Blackwood.

Publication

New York, NY : Video Artists International, c1985.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Glass, Philip.
• Blackwood, Michael.
• Michael Blackwood Productions.
• Staatsoper Stuttgart.
• Houston Grand Opera.

Description

1 videocassette (87 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.

Summary

A documentary filmed during the writing, composing and rehearsal of "Akhnaten," a new work by a composer who is winning a growing audience despite his avant-garde associations. The film provides a "behind the scenes" look at the creation of a contemporary opera, while following the progress of two very different productions in Germany and Texas. Also included are portions of Einstein on the beach, Satygraha and Music with changing parts.

Alternative Title

Philip Glass and the making of an opera.

Subject

• Glass, Philip
• Opera > Production and direction
• Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)

Genre/Form

Video.

Note

• "A composer's notes: Philip glass, the Making of Akhnaten"--Container.
• VHS hi-fi stereo.
• Video Artists International: 69049.

Event (note)

• Musical segments filmed 1973-1984.

Call Number

*LVH 282

OCLC

• 145040293
• NYPG90-F302

Title

A composer's notes [videorecording] : Philip Glass and the making of an opera] / produced and directed by Michael Blackwood.

Imprint

New York, NY : Video Artists International, c1985.

Performer

Philip Glass.

Württemberg State Theatre, Stuttgart; Paul Esswood (Akhnaten); Milagro Vargas (Nefertiti); Houston Grand Opera; Christopher Robson (Akhnaten); Marta Senn (Nefertiti); Philip Glass Ensemble.

Event

Musical segments filmed 1973-1984.

Added Author

Glass, Philip. Composer

Blackwood, Michael. Director

Michael Blackwood Productions.

Staatsoper Stuttgart.

Houston Grand Opera.

Added Title

Philip Glass and the making of an opera. [videorecording]

Research Call Number

*LVH 282