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Opera ‘Satyagraha’ shares Ghandi’s philosophy of nonviolent resistance

Published 12:25 pm Wednesday, November 16, 2011

A scene from ‘Satyagraha’ by Philip Glass.
A scene from ‘Satyagraha’ by Philip Glass.

The Met: Live in HD’s fourth opera of the season is “Satyagraha” by Philip Glass. It will air at Orcas Center on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. The running time is just over four hours.

A unique and visually stunning production of Philip Glass’s opera, “Satyagraha” shares Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolent resistance as a path to social change. The spectacular production by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch uses a variety of innovative elements – including large-scale puppets and unusual props – to dramatize Gandhi’s struggles.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $11 for students; $2 off for center members. Go to www.orcascenter.org or call 376-2281 ext 1 to purchase tickets.

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