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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.

Show Information

Music
Philip Glass
Category
Opera
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
4
Genres
Cast Size
small
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
Small Cast

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Soloist 1

Lead

Male

Tenor

Soloist 2

Lead

Female

Soprano

Chamber Choir

Ensemble

Either Gender

Songs

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

Monologues

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Scenes

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Themes, Symbols & Motifs

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