The life and vision of Mahatma Gandhi take on operatic form at New York's Metropolitan Opera House. Titled 'Satyagraha', the opera takes Sanskrit verse from the Bhagvad Gita, to relate the story of Gandhi's life.

The opera, written three decades ago, is based on Mahatma Gandhi's early years in South Africa.

American born tenor, Richard Croft took the role of Mahatma Gandhi, shaved his head, and lost weight to get into the role.

The opera, composed by the well known Philip Glass, played previously in London. The stage is shared by towering giant puppets, and singers who flit in and out in dream-like sequence. For Croft, the entire performance is meditative.

'Satyagraha' continues at the New York Metropolitan Opera House till early May.

Editor: Liu Fang

Source: CCTV.com English-China dt 26.04.2008