Explore: Satyagraha

Learn more about Philip Glass’ opera Satyagraha and explore the ideas behind English National Opera’s production

This learning resource is also available to download as a PDF.

Gandhi and his colleagues at his law office in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1905

Satyagraha: Context

Find out more about Gandhi’s philosophy which inspired the opera
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Satyagraha: Music

Explore the music of Philip Glass

satyagraha cast performing on stage next to flame torches

Satyagraha: Staging

Learn about director Phelim McDermott’s concept for this production
ENO Satyagraha learning resource

Satyagraha: Design

Find out more about the production set design