Explore: Akhnaten
Delve further into the world of Ancient Egypt and Philip Glass’s opera through these pages, with thanks to the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL and The British Museum for their contributions.
The Context
Read about the life and times of the Pharaoh Akhenaten
The Opera
Explore Philip Glass's composition
The Director's Note
Hear from director Phelim McDermott about his rehearsal process
The Design
Learn about the set and costume design in the opera
The Make-up
Discover Kevin Pollard's make-up designs for the characters of Akhnaten