Philip Glass: Satyagraha
Jan 01, 1983 · 2h 48m
Director
Hugo KächOverview
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 of Philip Glass: Satyagraha
Crew of Philip Glass: Satyagraha
About Philip Glass: Satyagraha
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…
When was Philip Glass: Satyagraha released?
Philip Glass: Satyagraha was released on January 1, 1983.
How long is Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
Philip Glass: Satyagraha runs 2 hours 48 minutes (168 minutes).
Who directed Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
Philip Glass: Satyagraha was directed by Hugo Käch.
Who is in the cast of Philip Glass: Satyagraha?
The cast of Philip Glass: Satyagraha includes Leo Goeke (Gandhi 1), Ralf Harster (Gandhi 2), Helmut Danninger (Gandhi 3), Inga Nielsen (Schlesen) and Elke Estlinbaum (Kasturbai).