A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera
Synopsis
This documentary by Michael Blackwood looks at the development and production of Glass' opera Akhnaten. The film follows two productions by the Württemberg State Theater, Stuttgart, and the Houston Grand Opera.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Blackwood
- Original Title
- A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Blackwood
Bodo Kessler, Mead Hunt
Peter Geismar
Michael Blackwood
Department Leadership Roster
Bodo Kessler
Director of Photography
Michael Blackwood
Director
Peter Geismar
Editor
Mead Hunt
Director of Photography
Michael Blackwood
Producer
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What is A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera about?
This documentary by Michael Blackwood looks at the development and production of Glass' opera Akhnaten. The film follows two productions by the Württemberg State Theater, Stuttgart, and the Houston Grand Opera.
Who directed A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera?
A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera was directed by Michael Blackwood.
Who stars in A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera?
The principal cast of A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera includes Philip Glass, David Freeman, Achim Freyer, Constance DeJong, Dennis Russell Davies.
When was A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera released and how long is it?
A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.