The Commission
The Commission

Storyline

This work is Woody's first entry into the narrative sphere, whereby the "story" is continually undermined with the aid of various anti-narrative strategies: In each of the eleven segments of this "electronic opera", different effects are used. Fascinated with the remarkable personality of infamous violinist Niccola Paganini and his complicated relationship to Hector Berlioz (played by artists Ernie Gusella and Robert Ashley, respectively), the author meditates over the intricacies of artistic geniality as connected not only with fame but also with the necessity of painful survival under the pressures of the art market.
    Released
    1/1/1983
    Runtime
    45min
    Director
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    New Mexico Arts Division, National Endowment for the Arts
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