to hear. Recording The recording was conceived with the idea that most listeners would not have experienced the stage work. Several pieces were shortened or left off the album entirely, and the order of the music is changed. Only two of the original three incidental pieces contained in act 1 are included. The album was released on June 26, 1984 by CBS Records / Epic and is just 42 minutes long (compared to the 90-minute-long original work). Roles Eadweard Muybridge Flora Shallcross Stone Muybridge Colonel Harry Larkyns (based on Major Harry Larkyns) Observers in Victorian costume Instrumentation Woodwinds: flute, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone Brass: 2 French horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones Percussion: Piano, bass synthesizer, electronic organ Vocals: Chorus Strings: solo violin, Strings References External links The Photographer at www.philipglass.com Operas by Philip Glass English-language operas Operas set in the United States Operas 1982 operas Chamber operas Minimalist operas Operas set in the 19th century Cultural depictions of photographers Cultural depictions of British men Operas set in England Operas based on real people