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,itwas 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 ofthecreation of the work, biographies, discogra...

• Einstein On The Beach