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: Words Without Music
Listen to Radio 4's Book of the Week about the composer's memoir
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Philip Glass on the violent reactions to his work
Duration: 00:27
Philip Glass
Words Without Music by is available now in hardback and e-book.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Wilson |
| Interviewed Guest | Philip Glass |
Broadcast
- Mon 4 May 2015 19:15±«Óãtv Radio 4
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