A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera
1986
10.0 (1)
1 hr 28 min
English
This documentary by Michael Blackwood looks at the development and production of Glass' opera Akhnaten. The film follows two productions by the Württemberg State Theater, Stuttgart, and the Houston Grand Opera.
Where to WatchAll options
Availability data from JustWatch
- Status
- Released
Links
Top Cast
Philip Glass as Himself
David Freeman as Himself
Achim Freyer as Himself
Constance DeJong as Herself
Dennis Russell Davies as Himself
Richard Riddell as Himself
John DeMain as Himself
Top Crew
Michael Blackwood · Director
Bodo Kessler · Cinematographer
Mead Hunt · Cinematographer
Peter Geismar · Editor
Reviews
Loading reviews…
More Like This
McQueen
08 Jun 2018
Justin Bieber's Believe
19 Dec 2013
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)
06 May 2026
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
26 Jul 2006
28 Up
20 Nov 1984
Directed by John Ford
06 Sep 1971
Naqoyqatsi
02 Sep 2002
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
04 Nov 2022
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
13 Dec 2022
Come See Me in the Good Light
14 Nov 2025
Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity
29 Oct 2021
Public Speaking
23 Feb 2011
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
08 Aug 2025
Western Stars
25 Oct 2019
Katy Perry: Part of Me
28 Jun 2012
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me
16 May 2023
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
18 Dec 2007
No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad
26 Nov 2013
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button
05 May 2009
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
30 Dec 2025