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| Composer | Glass, Philip (b. 1937) |
| Period | Contemporary |
| Year | 1983 |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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Glass: Akhnaten
Jonathan Stockhammer; Barrie Kosky; Komische Oper Berlin; Klaus Grünberg; Klaus Bruns; Orchester der Komischen Oper Berlin
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Opulent minimalism: Kosky directs a new staging of Akhnaten
Barrie Kosky's new production of Philip Glass' Akhnaten for Komische Oper at the Schillertheater removes any egyptological references.
English National Opera revives Akhnaten to spectacular effect
Philip Glass' operatic take on Ancient Egyptian history returns to the Coliseum in Phelim McDermott's hypnotic production, complete with jugglers...
Glass' Akhnaten mesmerizes at The Met
The third in the composer’s “portrait” trilogy finally arrives at The Met in Phelim McDermott's spectacular production.
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