Philip Glass: Satyagraha (1983)
This luminous, visionary opera tells the story of how Mahatma Gandhi developed the philosophy of satyagraha, nonviolent active resistance, as a political revolutionary tool to fight oppression, connecting his lifework to three historical figures who advanced his philosophy: the celebrated Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, the great Indian poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore and the heroic American civil rights leader Martin Luther King. The libretto is comprised of passages from “The Bhagavad-Gita,” India’s greatest philosophical epic, and perfectly complements Glass’ ravishing score, mysteriously transporting the audience with a serene power and an all-encompassing sense of peace.
Cast
- Leo Goeke - Gandhi 1
- Ralf Harster - Gandhi 2
- Helmut Danninger - Gandhi 3
- Inga Nielsen - Schlesen
- Elke Estlinbaum - Kasturbai
Screenplay
Keywords
opera, mahatma gandhi, minimalist opera, anti-colonialism, staatsoper stuttgart
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Philip Glass: Satyagraha about?
- This luminous, visionary opera tells the story of how Mahatma Gandhi developed the philosophy of satyagraha, nonviolent active resistance, as a political revolutionary tool to fight oppression, connecting his lifework to three historical figures who advanced his philosophy: the celebrated Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, the great Indian poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore and the heroic American civil rights leader Martin Luther King. The libretto is comprised of passages from “The Bhagavad-Gita,” India’s greatest philosophical epic, and perfectly complements Glass’ ravishing score, mysteriously transporting the audience with a serene power and an all-encompassing sense of peace.
- Who directed Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
- Philip Glass: Satyagraha was directed by Hugo Käch.
- Who stars in Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
- Philip Glass: Satyagraha stars Leo Goeke, Ralf Harster, Helmut Danninger, Inga Nielsen, Elke Estlinbaum.
- How long is Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
- Philip Glass: Satyagraha has a runtime of 2h 48m (168 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 Germany.