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A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera (1985): Cast

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A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera is a 1985 documentary directed by Michael Blackwood, starring Philip Glass, Richard Riddell and Dennis Russell Davies. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera About?

The premise of A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera without spoilers.

Michael Blackwood’s documentary examines the development and production of Philip Glass’s opera Akhnaten, chronicling two separate stagings – one by the Württemberg State Theater in Stuttgart and another at the Houston Grand Opera. It provides an inside look at rehearsals, creative decisions and the logistical challenges of bringing the work to the stage.

A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera Themes & Keywords

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  • theater
  • performance
  • composition
  • ensemble
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Cast & crew

A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera Cast

Philip Glass leads the cast, with Richard Riddell and Dennis Russell Davies. Directed by Michael Blackwood; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michael Blackwood

More films directed by Michael Blackwood: The Practice of Architecture: Visiting Peter Zumthor, Gregory Crewdson: The Aesthetics of Repression, The Cremaster Cycle: A Conversation with Matthew Barney and Conversations with Philip Guston.

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A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera?

A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera released?

A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera was released on November 26, 1985.

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.

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Who is in the cast of A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera?

A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera stars Philip Glass, Richard Riddell and Dennis Russell Davies, among 7 credited actors.

Does A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera have a post-credit scene?

No. A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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