Glass: The Perfect American (2013)
The last days of the American icon Walt Disney form a powerful and poignant subject for Philip Glass's latest opera, which was filmed at its first performances in Madrid in January 2013.
Directors: János Darvas, Phelim McDermott.
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Christopher Purves as Walt Disney |
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David Pittsinger as Roy |
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Donald Kaasch as Dantine |
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Janis Kelly as Hazel George |
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Marie McLaughlin as Lillian Disney |
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Sarah Tynan as Sharon |
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Nazan Fikret as Diane |
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Dennis Russell Davies as Conductor |
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Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid as Orchestra |
| Directing | János Darvas | Director |
| Sound | Philip Glass | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Phelim McDermott | Director |
| Writing | Rudy Wurlitzer | Writer |