Book of Longing

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Event Book of Longing
Venue The State Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
Umbrella Event Melbourne Festival 2008
First Date 15 October 2008
Opening Date 15 October 2008
Last Date 17 October 2008
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Music theatre piece based on the poetry and images of Leonard Cohen.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Music
Poetry
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Philip Glass Composer
Leonard Cohen Lyricist
Michael Riesman Musical Director
Leonard Cohen Poet
Text Nationality Canada
Production Nationality Canada
Further Information This production premiered at the Luminato Festival in Toronto in June 2007.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme Melbourne Arts Festival programme, Oct 2008
Event Identifier 85601
Dataset AusStage