
The Commission
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.
The Commission
January 1, 1983
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Cast (6)

Robert Ashley
Hector Berlioz

Ernest Gusella
Niccolo Paganini

Cosimo Corsano
The Mortician

Ben Harris
Paganini's Son

Andrea Harris
The Voice

David Ossman
The Narrator
Crew (6)
Directing

Woody Vasulka
Director
Writing

Ernest Gusella
Writer

Robert Ashley
Writer
Production
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Steina Vasulka
Camera Operator
Costume & Make-Up
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Peter Kirby
Editor
Lighting
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Jeff Schier
Effects Supervisor