Philip Glass: Satyagraha (2011)
Following the success of his first foray into opera, Einstein on the Beach, revolutionary American composer and musician Philip Glass soon turned to another great figure of the 20th century for inspiration. Set to lines from the Hindu Bhagavad Gita, Satyagraha depicts scenes from the life of Gandhi as he developed his philosophy of non-violent resistance in South Africa between 1896 and 1913. The opera became the second installment of Glass’s Portrait Trilogy, focused on innovators from across history. Satyagraha arrived at the Met during the 2007–08 season, when director Phelim McDermott made his debut with a production that employed everyday materials like newspaper and corrugated tin to create towering puppets and striking tableaus. In 2011, his staging returned, this time recorded live in HD. In this performance, tenor Richard Croft gives a moving performance as Gandhi, leading a remarkable ensemble cast conducted by Dante Anzolini.
Cast
- Richard Croft - M. K. Gandhi
- Rachelle Durkin - Miss Schlesen
- Kim Josephson - Mr. Kallenbach
- Alfred Walker - Parsi Rustomji
- Bradley Garvin - Prince Arjuna
- Molly Fillmore - Mrs. Naidoo
- Maria Zifchak - Kasturbai
- Mary Phillips - Mrs. Alexander
- Dante Anzolini - Conductor
- Richard Bernstein - Lord Krishna
Screenplay
Keywords
opera, minimalist opera
Trailer
Philip Glass: Satyagraha TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Philip Glass: Satyagraha about?
- Following the success of his first foray into opera, Einstein on the Beach, revolutionary American composer and musician Philip Glass soon turned to another great figure of the 20th century for inspiration. Set to lines from the Hindu Bhagavad Gita, Satyagraha depicts scenes from the life of Gandhi as he developed his philosophy of non-violent resistance in South Africa between 1896 and 1913. The opera became the second installment of Glass’s Portrait Trilogy, focused on innovators from across history. Satyagraha arrived at the Met during the 2007–08 season, when director Phelim McDermott made his debut with a production that employed everyday materials like newspaper and corrugated tin to create towering puppets and striking tableaus. In 2011, his staging returned, this time recorded live in HD. In this performance, tenor Richard Croft gives a moving performance as Gandhi, leading a remarkable ensemble cast conducted by Dante Anzolini.
- Who directed Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
- Philip Glass: Satyagraha was directed by Phelim McDermott, Barbara Willis Sweete.
- Who stars in Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
- Philip Glass: Satyagraha stars Richard Croft, Rachelle Durkin, Kim Josephson, Alfred Walker, Bradley Garvin, Molly Fillmore.
- How long is Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
- Philip Glass: Satyagraha has a runtime of 3h 4m (184 minutes).
- What genre is Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
- Philip Glass: Satyagraha is a Music film.
- Where was Philip Glass: Satyagraha produced?
- Philip Glass: Satyagraha was produced in United States of America.