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The Commission

1983-01-01 en 45m
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 infamous violinist Niccola Paganini and his complicated relationship to Hector Berlioz (played by artists Ernie Gusella and Robert Ashley, respectively), 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.

Camera Operator

Steina Vasulka

Editor

Peter Kirby

Writer

Robert Ashley

Writer

Ernest Gusella

Effects Supervisor

Jeff Schier

Director

Woody Vasulka

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • New Mexico Arts Division
  • National Endowment for the Arts