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Satyagraha: Behind the Scenes with Philip Glass

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Behind the scenes as English National Opera's 2007 stage premiere of Philip Glass' Ghandi-inspired opera, Satyagraha.

Join Sky Arts as we go behind the scenes at English National Opera's London stage premiere of Philip Glass' Satyagraha, the second in the composer's 'Portrait' trilogy of operas about men who changed the world.

This revealing documentary follows the poignant new production, which was inspired by Mahatma Ghandi's early years in South Africa, and whose title and themes refer to the spiritual and political leader's concept of non-violent resistance as a force for change.

This new production, produced in collaboration with the Metropolitan Opera and pioneering performance company Improbable, features the ENO Opera and Chorus in this hauntingly beautiful and spiritual ensemble piece, which is performed in Sanskrit, the melodic language of the Bhagavad-Gita (Song of the Lord), to which Gandhi referred daily.

Featuring exclusive backstage and performance footage, this is a unique glimpse at the preparations for this landmark production.

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