Einstein and Glass
February 2013
Exclusively to the Arts Centre Melbourne, late July and early August will see the return to Australia of one of the undisputed masterpieces of 20th century composition, Philip Glass’ Einstein On The Beach.
Nearly five hours in length and originally conceived in four acts (accompanied by five brief ‘knee plays’), the opera, a collaboration between composer Glass and director Robert Wilson, was first performed in Avignon in 1976. It later triumphed in Europe and New York, as audiences fell spellbound by the revolutionary trance-like journey Glass constructed through various aspects of Einstein’s life, work and thoughts. Eschewing narrative as being too ‘untruthful’ a device, the opera employs a succession of powerful recurrent images as its principal dramatic device, shown in juxtaposition with abstract dance sequences choreographed by Lucinda Childs. Einstein On The Beach is a 20th century classic that brings together elements of dance, visual arts, opera, theatre and music. It is considered a truly unforgettable experience for audience members.
Einstein on the Beach is performed at the Arts Centre Melbourne from July 31 to August 4.
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