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Philip Glass Concert: Live at the Barbican

First transmitted in 2001, the ±«Óãtv Symphony Orchestra performs UK premieres of three works by American composer Philip Glass at the Barbican Hall.

First transmitted in 2001, the ±«Óãtv Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marin Alsop, performs UK premieres of three works by American composer Philip Glass at the Barbican Hall.In an interview with presenter Charles Hazlewood, Philip Glass discusses the influence of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on his work and explains why he is uncomfortable being referred to as a minimalist composer.Music includes the European premier of Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists & Orchestra with solo timpanists Jonathan Haas and John Chimes.

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1 hour, 59 minutes

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Sun 7 Jul 2002 20:00
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Credits

Interviewed Guest Philip Glass
Orchestra ±«Óãtv Symphony Orchestra
Interviewer Charles Hazlewood
Performer Jonathan Haas
Performer John Chimes

Broadcasts

  • Sun 9 Dec 2001 20:40
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  • Sun 7 Jul 2002 20:00
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