Einstein on the Beach

Opera

Writers: Philip Glass

Overview

Show Information

Music
Category
Opera
Number of Acts
4
Genres
Cast Size
small
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Casting Notes

Synopsis

The plotless libretto of Einstein on the Beach consists of solfege syllables, numbers and short segments of poetry or text developing on the themes of general relativity, nuclear weapons, science and AM radio. The opera consists of nine connected 20-minute scenes.

Lead Characters

Einstein on the Beach guide sections