Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley (1974)
In 1975 the composer Robert Ashley embarked on an ambitious work titled Music With Roots in the Aether. He called it an Opera (or piece of theater depending on the case) for television. The work is comprised of seven, two hours sections. Each “episode” is dedicated to investigations, interviews, and performances of his one of his peers – David Behrman, Philip Glass, Alvin Lucier, Gordon Mumma, Pauline Oliveros, and Terry Riley respectively, with the final reserved for himself.
Director: Philip Makanna, Robert Ashley
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 840 min
Release Date: June 7, 1974
Cast
- Robert Ashley - Self
- Pauline Oliveros - Self
- Alvin Lucier - Self
- Gordon Mumma - Self
- David Behrman - Self
- Terry Riley - Self
- Philip Glass - Self
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Philip Makanna, Robert Ashley
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley about?
- In 1975 the composer Robert Ashley embarked on an ambitious work titled Music With Roots in the Aether. He called it an Opera (or piece of theater depending on the case) for television. The work is comprised of seven, two hours sections. Each “episode” is dedicated to investigations, interviews, and performances of his one of his peers – David Behrman, Philip Glass, Alvin Lucier, Gordon Mumma, Pauline Oliveros, and Terry Riley respectively, with the final reserved for himself.
- Who directed Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley?
- Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley was directed by Philip Makanna, Robert Ashley.
- Who stars in Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley?
- Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley stars Robert Ashley, Pauline Oliveros, Alvin Lucier, Gordon Mumma, David Behrman, Terry Riley.
- How long is Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley?
- Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley has a runtime of 14h 0m (840 minutes).
- What genre is Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley?
- Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley is a Documentary, Music film.