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Disc 01
Einstein on the Beach (Oper in 4 Akten) (Gesamtaufnahme)
01. "1. Akt - 2. Akt"
Disc 02
01. "3. Akt - 4. Akt"
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 | | Description: | Philip Glass wrote about his compositional processes: "I don't care about music theory, I'm only interested in listening to music. I begin by listening. Like images emerging from the mist and becoming visible." This seminal work of avant-garde opera from composer Philip Glass and director Robert Wilson arrives full-circle, coming to France, the site of it's 1976 Avignon Festival world premiere, at the tail end of this 2014 revival tour for a landmark Theatre du Chatelet production and a first ever filming by award-winning arts filmmaker Don Kent. Eschewing conventional narrative, the opera revolves loosely around pacifist Einstein's relationship to the creation of the atomic bomb. In continuity with the opera's debut, for this new production, hailed by Le Figaro as 'meticulously crafted total artwork in which the visual and musical craft are inseparable,' the music is again performed by the Philip Glass Ensemble and the choreography devised by original cast member Lucinda Childs for her Lucinda Childs Dance Company, with the scenes taking place under Bob Wilson's own digitally remastered light design."Einstein on the Beach" on Blu-ray from Opus Arte presents one of the most influential stage works of the 20th century in a high-definition production that allows you to experience its hypnotic power in exceptional audio-visual quality. Philip Glass's pioneering score, with its repetitive structures, shifting rhythmic patterns and glowing harmonies, merges with Robert Wilson's visionary staging to create a meditative and immersive theatrical universe. The non-linear, associative narrative fragments, the striking visual tableaux, and the choreographic precision turn this document of the production into far more than a simple recording: it is an essential reference for anyone interested in contemporary opera, avant-garde theatre and modern music. The Blu-ray format delivers crisp images, detailed stage lighting and a rich sound image that does justice to the work's subtle dynamics and layered textures.
This release is particularly valuable as it preserves a milestone of music theatre history that is seldom performed in full length. "Einstein on the Beach" broke with almost every convention of traditional opera: there is no continuous plot in the classic sense, the work stretches over several hours, and spoken texts, movement, light and music are treated as equal elements of composition. On Blu-ray, viewers can engage with the work at their own pace, revisit key scenes, and study the intricate coordination between performers, musicians and stage technology. Subtitles and carefully produced camera work (where included in the edition) support an in-depth understanding of the work's structure and its unique relationship between sound, image and time.
Opus Arte is renowned for high-quality recordings of opera, ballet, classical concerts and theatre from leading international houses and festivals. With meticulous attention to sound, image and editorial presentation, the label has built a strong reputation among collectors and professionals who value technically refined and artistically serious editions. Opus Arte's catalogue includes many landmark productions of the modern and classical repertoire; this Blu-ray fits seamlessly into that tradition by offering a carefully produced documentation of an iconic work that has shaped generations of composers, directors and performers.
The creative team and performers behind "Einstein on the Beach" belong to the most influential figures in contemporary performing arts. Composer Philip Glass is one of the central names of minimal music and has written numerous operas, symphonies and film scores, including acclaimed works that have left a lasting mark on both concert halls and cinema. Stage director Robert Wilson is celebrated for his highly stylised visual language, his sculptural use of light and space, and his interdisciplinary approach that has redefined the possibilities of theatre and opera worldwide. The performers, including the vocal and instrumental ensembles, bring extensive experience in contemporary and experimental music theatre; many of them have participated in major productions at important opera houses, festivals and cultural institutions, ensuring a performance standard that matches the pioneering status of the work itself. | | | Actors: |
Helga Davis,Kate Moran,Antoine Silverman,Jasper Newell,Charles Williams,The Philip Glass Ensemb |
| | Studio: |
Th??tre du Ch?telet, Paris |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
OABD7173D |
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