Philip Glass: Akhnaten (2020)

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Akhnaten is set in Ancient Egypt, and based on the accession to the throne of the pharaoh Amenhotep IV – thought to have been around 1351BC – on his religious convictions, and the consequences of his actions. Presented as a combination of song, dance and music, the opera has a libretto by Philip Glass, Shalom Goldmann, Robert Israël and Richard Ridell, with the text drawing on ancient hymns, prayers and inscriptions, sung in their original Egyptian, Hebrew and Akkadian form. Produced by the Opéra de Nice Côte d’Azur as part of the Festival MANCA.

Director: Lucinda Childs
Genre: Music
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date:
Music: Philip Glass
Country: France
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

opera, minimalist opera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Philip Glass: Akhnaten about?
Akhnaten is set in Ancient Egypt, and based on the accession to the throne of the pharaoh Amenhotep IV – thought to have been around 1351BC – on his religious convictions, and the consequences of his actions. Presented as a combination of song, dance and music, the opera has a libretto by Philip Glass, Shalom Goldmann, Robert Israël and Richard Ridell, with the text drawing on ancient hymns, prayers and inscriptions, sung in their original Egyptian, Hebrew and Akkadian form. Produced by the Opéra de Nice Côte d’Azur as part of the Festival MANCA.
Who directed Philip Glass: Akhnaten?
Philip Glass: Akhnaten was directed by Lucinda Childs.
How long is Philip Glass: Akhnaten?
Philip Glass: Akhnaten has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What genre is Philip Glass: Akhnaten?
Philip Glass: Akhnaten is a Music film.
Where was Philip Glass: Akhnaten produced?
Philip Glass: Akhnaten was produced in France.