As a pharaoh, Akhenaten is noted for abandoning traditional ancient Egyptian religion of polytheism and introducing Atenism, or worship centered around Aten.

Countertenor John Holiday is the titular Akhnaten, determined to lead Egypt into a new age even as his plan to abandon the old gods puts his kingdom (and his life) in peril.

Jan 7, 2026 · Akhenaten, was a king (c. 1353–36 bce) of ancient Egypt of the 18th dynasty, who established a new cult dedicated to the Aton, the sun’s disk (hence his assumed name, Akhenaten, …

He changes his name from Amenhotep IV, meaning “spirit of Amon,” to Akhnaten, meaning “spirit of Aten.” Aten, the sun god, is glorified by Akhnaten, his wife Nefertiti, and Queen Tye, his mother. As …

What is the story of the opera Akhnaten? Akhnaten follows the rise and fall of the Egyptian pharaoh Akhnaten, primarily known for his radical shift in religion to switch from worshipping a pantheon of …

Apr 17, 2014 · Akhenaten (reigned 1353 to 1336 BCE) was a pharaoh of 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom of Egypt. He is also known as 'Akhenaton' or 'Ikhnaton' and also 'Khuenaten', all of which …

Read the synopsis of the English opera Akhnaten by Philip Glass on Opera-Arias.com. With links to other information and other operas.