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A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera

1986 · Movie · 87 min

4.7(1)unSUB Rating

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A Composer's Notes takes us on an intimate journey alongside Philip Glass during the production of his third opera, Akhnaten. The composer shares his creative process and gives us a glimpse into the world of rehearsal and performance. The film also looks back at two earlier Glass music-theater works: Einstein on the Beach and Satyagraha offering a broad depiction of his applauded career.

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Details
Years
1986
Release date
1986-10-08
Language
English
Runtime
87 min
TMDB rating (input)
10.0/10 (1 votes)

Cast & crew

  • Philip Glass

    Philip Glass

    as Himself

  • DF

    David Freeman

    as Himself

  • Achim Freyer

    Achim Freyer

    as Himself

  • Constance DeJong

    Constance DeJong

    as Herself

  • Dennis Russell Davies

    Dennis Russell Davies

    as Himself

  • RR

    Richard Riddell

    as Himself

  • JD

    John DeMain

    as Himself

Directed by Michael Blackwood