Details

Einstein on the Beach breaks all of the rules of conventional opera. Instead of a traditional orchestral arrangement, Glass chose to compose the work for the synthesisers, woodwinds and voices of the Philip Glass Ensemble. Non-narrative in form, the work uses a series of powerful recurrent images as its main storytelling device shown in juxtaposition with abstract dance sequences created by American choreographer Lucinda Childs. It is structured in four interconnected acts and divided by a series of short scenes or "knee plays". Taking place over five hours, there is no intermission, however the audience is invited to enter and exit at liberty during the performance Running time: 5 hours from the house opening.

Creatives/Company

Music: Philip Glass
Producer: Pomegranate Arts Inc
Director: Robert Wilson
Choreographer: Lucinda Childs

Einstein on the Beach

Einstein on the Beach (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T1036445142. Details of all Einstein on the Beach archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1928277833

Archive Listings

4 May 12
  to
13 May 12
Barbican Centre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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