The Commission (1983)
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 genial violinist Niccola Paganini and his complicated relationship to Hector Berlioz (played by the artists Ernie Gusella and Robert Ashley), 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.
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Robert AshleyHector BerliozErnest GusellaNiccolo PaganiniCosimo CorsanoThe MorticianBen HarrisPaganini's SonAndrea HarrisThe VoiceDavid OssmanThe NarratorMovie DNA
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What is The Commission about?
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 genial violinist Niccola Paganini and his complicated relationship to Hector Berlioz (played by the artists Ernie Gusella and Robert Ashley), 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.
How long is The Commission?
The Commission has a runtime of 45 minutes.