The Commission (1983)
45m
Running Time
January 1, 1983Release Date
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.

Robert Ashley
Hector Berlioz / Writer

Ernest Gusella
Niccolo Paganini / Writer

Cosimo Corsano
The Mortician

Ben Harris
Paganini's Son

Andrea Harris
The Voice

David Ossman
The Narrator

Steina Vasulka
Camera Operator

Peter Kirby
Editor

Jeff Schier
Effects Supervisor

Woody Vasulka
Director
Details.
Release DateJanuary 1, 1983
StatusReleased
Running Time45m
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