The film captures Philip Glass composing his third opera, Akhnaten, commissioned by the Stuttgart Opera and the Houston Grand Opera, showcasing the inspiration, development, and production of this massive opera project, shot on location in Germany, the US, Egypt, and India.
A Composer's Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera
Philip Glass crafts his third opera, Akhnaten, as he strives to finish the commissioned work for Stuttgart Opera and Houston Grand Opera.