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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.
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How long is The Commission?
The Commission has a runtime of 45m ( and 45 minutes).
Who directed The Commission?
The Commission was directed by Woody Vasulka and released in 1983.
Who stars in The Commission?
The cast of The Commission includes Robert Ashley, Ernest Gusella, Cosimo Corsano, Ben Harris, Andrea Harris.
