What is Akhnaten?

What is Akhnaten?

Akhnaten is an opera in three acts based on the life and religious convictions of the Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV), written by the American composer Philip Glass in 1983. Akhnaten’s Hymn to the Sun is sung in the language of the audience.

What is the story of the opera Akhnaten?

The Temple Akhnaten and Queen Tye begin to make the changes that he has promised. He leads a revolt to banish the old religion and replace it with his own. Akhnaten enters the temple and finds the priests performing the old religious rituals. Akhnaten banishes them and forms the new order of Aten.

How long is Akhnaten?

3½ hours
At 3½ hours, “Akhnaten” is a long opera. But like many theatrical composers, Glass is a master of pacing.

How can I watch Akhnaten?

A sold-out sensation during the 2019–2020 season, Phelim McDermott’s breathtaking staging of Philip Glass’s Akhnaten is now available on Met Opera on Demand, our subscription streaming service.

Who was Amenhotep IV wife?

Kiya
Akhenaten/Wife

What is Philip Glass most famous for?

Philip Glass is an Oscar-nominated avant-garde composer whose notable works include ‘Einstein on the Beach,’ ‘The Hours’ and ‘Notes on a Scandal.

Who wrote opera Akhnaten?

Philip Glass
Akhnaten/Librettists
Depicting the story of the eponymous ancient Egyptian pharaoh, Akhnaten is one of composer Philip Glass’s three ‘portrait’ operas.

How do I access met on opera on demand?

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Has Nefertiti been found?

Although Nefertiti was one of the most famous women in ancient Egypt, her body has never been found.