Einstein on the Beach was a seminal work of opera that broke all the rules being non-linear non-narrative episodic dreamlike and five hours long. A collaborative creation between Glass and theatrical director Robert Wilson it was described by one critic as ‘a mixture of mathematical clarity and mystical allure’. The subject of the play is the life of Albert Einstein. The subject of this book is the complete libretto as well as a description ofthe creation of the work biographies discographies lists of works photographs and complete credits for the original work. For any admirer of Philip Glass Robert Wilson or modern opera this book is a necessity.Americancomposer Philip Glass is widely known as one of the most celebrated influential and prolific of the modern composers. He is frequently referred to as a minimalist though he prefers to call himself a composer of ‘music withrepetitive structures.’ His operas including the renowned Einstein On The Beach are performed across the globe and he has created work for small and large ensembles film and experimental theatre and founded his ownperforming group The Philip Glass Ensemble.

The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical The Applause Libretto Library-Set in the turbulent South in the 1950s Memphis is the story of Huey Calhoun a white radio DJ whose love of good music transcends race lines and airwaves. Thanks in part to his passionate persistence ?race? music reaches the center of the radio dial quickly exploding throughout mainstream America. But when Huey falls for a beautiful black singer he has set on the path to stardom whether the world is really ready for this music and their love is put to the test.

Par HARVEY JONATHAN. Andrew Porter says '. . . a stirring and beautiful adventure. . . He has written some of the most ardent love music since Messiaen's, and love music finds its place in the opera. . . There is also music of pain and despair. Bell sounds, chants, choruses, electronics, swelling harmonies, sharp-focus solo lines fill the theatre with deep, ever-changing ever-stirring music.' The Observer, 13 June 1993/ Répertoire / Livret

The Libretto for this opera in two acts in English by Tan Dun and Ha Jin.First performed at the Metropolitan Opera at the Lincoln Center in New York City on 21st December 2006 conducted by the composer with PlacidoDominfgo in the title role.

Half A Sixpence was originally produced by Harold Fielding and opened on March 21st 1963 at the Cambridge Theatre London where it ran for 677 performances. In the USA it was produced by Harold Fielding in association with Roger Stevens Allen-Hodgdon and Harry Rigby and opened on April 25th 1965 at the Broadhurst Theatre New York where it ran for 517 performances.

Operatic interpretation of Lewis Carroll's 'Alice In Wonderland.' Libretto and melody parts.