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Philip Glass

Arts news, interviews and reviews. John Wilson talks to the American composer Philip Glass about his life and music.

John Wilson is joined by the American composer Philip Glass, one of the towering figures of late 20th century classical music.

Philip Glass came to prominence in 1976 with the sensational premiere of Einstein of the Beach. He has composed over 25 operas and 30 film scores, including The Hours.

As he publishes his memoir, Words Without Music, Glass looks back at his life and how he helped forge a new musical language.

PLAYLIST:

Live improvisation

Koyaanisqatsi - Resources

Dance 8

Einstein on the Beach - Train

Facades

Einstein on the Beach - Knee Play

Koyaanisqatsi - The Grid

Einstein on the Beach - Spaceship

Einstein on the Beach - Bed

Einstein on the Beach - Knee Play

Koyaanisqatsi - Koyaanisqatsi

The Hours - The Hours.

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Philip Glass

Philip Glass

Words Without Music by is available now in hardback and e-book.


Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter John Wilson
Interviewed Guest Philip Glass

Broadcast

  • Mon 4 May 2015 19:15

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