A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera(1986)
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.
A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera (1986) is a documentary film directed by Michael Blackwood, released on October 8, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Philip Glass, David Freeman, Achim Freyer and Constance DeJong. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Blackwood
- Producers:
- Michael Blackwood
- Cinematographer:
- Mead Hunt
- Status:
- Released
A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philip Glass
as Himself
- David Freeman
David Freeman
as Himself
Achim Freyer
as Himself
Constance DeJong
as Herself
Dennis Russell Davies
as Himself
- Richard Riddell
Richard Riddell
as Himself
- John DeMain
John DeMain
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Michael Blackwood, produced by Michael Blackwood.
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A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera Reviews & Ratings
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A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera?
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The main cast of A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera (1986) includes Philip Glass, David Freeman, Achim Freyer, Constance DeJong and Dennis Russell Davies. The film was directed by Michael Blackwood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera released?
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A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera was released on October 8, 1986 and runs for 1h 28m.
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A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera (1986) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.