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Philip Glass: Einstein On The Beach: Libretto

Libretto | Sheet Music and Books

COMPOSER: Philip Glass
COMPOSER CONTINUED: Robert Wilson
PUBLISHER: Dunvagen Music Publishers
INSTRUMENTATION: Opera
PRODUCT FORMAT: Libretto
Einstein on the Beach was a seminal work of opera that broke all the rules, being non-linear, non-narrative, episodic, dreamlike and five hours long. A collaborative creation between Glass and theatrical director Robert Wilson,itwas described by one critic as ‘a mixture of mathematical clarity and
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Composer Philip Glass
Composer Continued Robert Wilson
Publisher Dunvagen Music Publishers
Instrumentation Opera
Grade of Difficulty Intermediate
Product Format Libretto
Description Product Type Libretto
Style Period Post 1901
EAN 5020679236413
No. MUSDU10791
Description
Einstein on the Beach was a seminal work of opera that broke all the rules, being non-linear, non-narrative, episodic, dreamlike and five hours long. A collaborative creation between Glass and theatrical director Robert Wilson,itwas described by one critic as ‘a mixture of mathematical clarity and mystical allure’. The subject of the play is the life of Albert Einstein. The subject of this book is the complete libretto, as well as a description ofthecreation of the work, biographies, discographies, lists of works photographs and complete credits for the original work. For any admirer of Philip Glass, Robert Wilson or modern opera, this book is a necessity.AmericancomposerPhilip Glass is widely known as one of the most celebrated, influential and prolific of the modern composers. He is frequently referred to as a minimalist, though he prefers to call himself a composer of ‘music withrepetitivestructures.’ His operas, including the renowned Einstein On The Beach, are performed across the globe, and he has created work for small and large ensembles, film and experimental theatre, and founded his ownperforming group, ThePhilip Glass Ensemble.
Song List
  • 1. Einstein On The Beach
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