Philip Glass: Satyagraha
Synopsis
Following the success of his first foray into opera, Einstein on the Beach, revolutionary American composer and musician Philip Glass soon turned to another great figure of the 20th century for inspiration. Set to lines from the Hindu Bhagavad Gita, Satyagraha depicts scenes from the life of Gandhi as he developed his philosophy of non-violent resistance in South Africa between 1896 and 1913. The opera became the second installment of Glass’s Portrait Trilogy, focused on innovators from across history. Satyagraha arrived at the Met during the 2007–08 season, when director Phelim McDermott made his debut with a production that employed everyday materials like newspaper and corrugated tin to create towering puppets and striking tableaus. In 2011, his staging returned, this time recorded live in HD. In this performance, tenor Richard Croft gives a moving performance as Gandhi, leading a remarkable ensemble cast conducted by Dante Anzolini.
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Philip Glass - Satyagraha
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-17
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Richard Croft
M. K. Gandhi
Rachelle Durkin
Miss Schlesen
Kim Josephson
Mr. Kallenbach
Alfred Walker
Parsi Rustomji
Bradley Garvin
Prince Arjuna
Molly Fillmore
Mrs. Naidoo
Maria Zifchak
Kasturbai
Mary Phillips
Mrs. Alexander
Dante Anzolini
Conductor
Richard Bernstein
Lord Krishna
Eric Owens
Self - Host
Dante Anzolini
MET Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phelim McDermott, Barbara Willis Sweete
- Screenplay & Story
- Constance DeJong, Philip Glass
- Original Score
- Philip Glass
- Original Title
- Philip Glass: Satyagraha
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Sanskrit
- Runtime
- 3h 4m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phelim McDermott, Barbara Willis Sweete
Constance DeJong, Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Victoria Warivonchik, Peter Gelb, Louisa Briccetti
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Pollard
Costume Design
Phelim McDermott
Director
Constance DeJong
Writer
Barbara Willis Sweete
Director
Philip Glass
Writer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Phelim McDermott
Production Design
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
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What is Philip Glass: Satyagraha about?
Following the success of his first foray into opera, Einstein on the Beach, revolutionary American composer and musician Philip Glass soon turned to another great figure of the 20th century for inspiration. Set to lines from the Hindu Bhagavad Gita, Satyagraha depicts scenes from the life of Gandhi as he developed his philosophy of non-violent resistance in South Africa between 1896 and 1913. The opera became the second installment of Glass’s Portrait Trilogy, focused on innovators from across history. Satyagraha arrived at the Met during the 2007–08 season, when director Phelim McDermott made his debut with a production that employed everyday materials like newspaper and corrugated tin to create towering puppets and striking tableaus. In 2011, his staging returned, this time recorded live in HD. In this performance, tenor Richard Croft gives a moving performance as Gandhi, leading a remarkable ensemble cast conducted by Dante Anzolini.
Who directed Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
Philip Glass: Satyagraha was directed by Phelim McDermott, Barbara Willis Sweete.
Who stars in Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
The principal cast of Philip Glass: Satyagraha includes Richard Croft, Rachelle Durkin, Kim Josephson, Alfred Walker, Bradley Garvin.
When was Philip Glass: Satyagraha released and how long is it?
Philip Glass: Satyagraha was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 3h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Philip Glass: Satyagraha was composed by Philip Glass.