Einstein on the Beach

Album by Philip Glass & Philip Glass Ensemble & Michael Riesman & Robert Wilson

"Einstein on the Beach" is a groundbreaking opera composed by Philip Glass in 1975. It is known for its unconventional structure, minimal plot, and repetitive musical patterns, exploring themes of nuclear technology and modern scientific theory through a series of abstract tableaux.
First released: 1979

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Knee Play 1
    3:52
  2. 2.
    Knee Play 2
    6:49
  3. 3.
    Act III, Scene 1: Trial/Prison
    18:16
  4. 4.
    Act IV, Scene 1: Building/Train
    7:30
  5. 5.
    Act II, Scene 1: Dance 1
    13:39
  6. 6.
    Act III, Scene 2: Dance 2
    17:10
  7. 7.
    Act I, Scene 1: Train
    17:19
  8. 8.
    Act IV, Scene 2: Bed
    11:48
  9. 9.
    Act I, Scene 2: Trial
    23:18
  10. 10.
    Knee Play 4
    6:45
  11. 11.
    Act II, Scene 2: Night Train
    13:52
  12. 12.
    Act IV, Scene 3: Spaceship
    13:22
  13. 13.
    Knee Play 5
    5:33
  14. 14.
    Knee Play 3
    5:38

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