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The Photographer
Composer:Philip Morris Glass
Librettist:David Byrne
Synopsis
Edward Muybridge's motion studies of people and animals made him famous, and the murder of his wife's alleged lover made him notorious. The Photographer, utilizes drama, dance, and slides of Muybridge's photographs.

Act I is a 20 minute play with incidental music recounting the circumstances under which Muybridge became a murderer and his subsequent trial and acquittal.

Act II is a violin solo with orchestra, accompanied by a slide show of Muybridge's photographs.

Act III is a dance involving all the characters.

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Approximate Runtime (hh:mm)
1:30

 Number of Acts
3 parts


 
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