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Einstein On The Beach is a landmark in contemporary opera, created by composer Philip Glass, director/visual artist Robert Wilson, and librettists Christopher Knowles, Samuel M. Johnson, and Lucinda Childs. This four-act, non-narrative piece unfolds over approximately five hours with no intermission, featuring knee plays between acts as part of its immersive experience. As one of Glass’s most celebrated works, it has influenced generations of composers and performers with its hypnotic repetition, evolving textures, and stark stage imagery.