Overview
In 1975, the composer Robert Ashley embarked on an ambitious work titled Music With Roots in the Aether. He called it an opera (or piece of theater, depending on the case) for television. The work is comprised of seven two-hour sections. Each episode is dedicated to investigations, interviews, and performances of one of his peers – David Behrman, Philip Glass, Alvin Lucier, Gordon Mumma, Pauline Oliveros, and Terry Riley, respectively, with the final reserved for himself.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Robert Ashley
Self
David Behrman
Self
Philip Glass
Self
Alvin Lucier
Self
Gordon Mumma
Self
Pauline Oliveros
Self
Terry Riley
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
In 1975, the composer Robert Ashley embarked on an ambitious work titled Music With Roots in the Aether. He called it an opera (or piece of theater, depending on the...
Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television has 1 season with 7 episodes.
Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television premiered on October 1, 1976.
No, Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television has ended. The final episode aired on November 12, 1976.
Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television has a rating of 0.0/10 based on user reviews.
Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television is classified as Documentary.