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United States (1937 – present)
Philip Glass (born January 31, 1937) is a composer from the United States. His music is frequently described as minimalist, though he prefers to describe himself as a composer of “music with repetitive structures”. Although his early, mature music is minimalist, he has evolved stylistically. Currently, he describes himself as a “Classicist”, pointing out that he is trained in harmony and counterpoint and studied Franz Schubert, Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Mozart with Nadia Boulanger. He is considered to be one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, and is described by his biographer, Tim Page, as “the first composer to win a wide, multi-generational audience in the opera house, the concert hall, the dance world, in film and in popular music — simultaneously.”
Glass is a prolific composer: He has written works for his own musical group which he founded, the Philip Glass Ensemble (for which he still performs on keyboards), as well as operas, musical theater works, eight symphonies, eight concertos, solo works, string quartets, and film scores. His film scores include the “Qatsi” trilogy by director Godfrey Reggio (“Koyaanisqatsi”, “Powaqqatsi” and “Naqoyqatsi”), Paul Schrader’s Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, Martin Scorsese’s “Kundun”, Peter Weir’s “The Truman Show” and Stephen Daldry’s “The Hours,” in addition to a number of operas (“Einstein on the Beach” and “Satyagraha”) and the quintessention of the minimalist tradition with “Music in Twelve Parts.” Three of his film scores have been nominated for Academy Awards.
Glass is a prolific composer: He has written works for his own musical group which he founded, the Philip Glass Ensemble (for which he still performs on keyboards), as well as operas, musical theater works, eight symphonies, eight concertos, solo works, string quartets, and film scores. His film scores include the “Qatsi” trilogy by director Godfrey Reggio (“Koyaanisqatsi”, “Powaqqatsi” and “Naqoyqatsi”), Paul Schrader’s Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, Martin Scorsese’s “Kundun”, Peter Weir’s “The Truman Show” and Stephen Daldry’s “The Hours,” in addition to a number of operas (“Einstein on the Beach” and “Satyagraha”) and the quintessention of the minimalist tradition with “Music in Twelve Parts.” Three of his film scores have been nominated for Academy Awards.
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gEEEERa wrote:
einstein on the beach ftw
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OSaCanUC wrote:
Hey! Check out the new "American Classical Music" group! Join if you like! :o)
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fearthedawn wrote:
powaqqatsi, koyaanisqatsi, and naqoyqatsi are really, really cool.
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jjaavviieerr wrote:
great musician
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LNB613 wrote:
I love his work on The Hours OST.
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ritsuka1988 wrote:
the hours <333333333333333
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WoofWoofit wrote:
Woofit is shocked and angered by your Hans Zimmer, Philip Glass debate. Mr Glass is responsible for Einstein on the Beach, Akhnatan and Koyanisqatsi. Mr Zimmer's output is less significant and original, although Woofit did dig his Thin Red Line soundtrack. Woofit would ask all those who comment to do their research before embarking on this debate. Woofit would also like to recommend Mr Arvo Part. Woofit considers that Mr Part eclipses both Mr Zimmer and Mr Glass. Woofit would like to lick and sniff you all.
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Imke wrote:
Wow, this is great.
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ARGBDude wrote:
lol at comparing philip glass with hans zimmer. lol at hans zimmer itself
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SamuelEllmer wrote:
Very underrated in my opinion. When compared to composers like Hans Zimmer anyway.
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misterkem wrote:
Auditioning for a piano lesson, I played Wichita Sutra Vortex for the head of my University's music department. After I finished he said in his thick british accent, "Glass, Brilliant!" Thats really the only way to put it.
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ARGBDude wrote:
The Photographer ♡
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sparklecrunch wrote:
i can't recommend enough koyaanisqatsi and powaqqatsi - they are absolutely gorgeous, uplifting and inspiring : )
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Fylgia1 wrote:
I love Philip Glass
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sine-distortion wrote:
outstanding sensitive songs, really great!
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PsychicDinosaur wrote:
Just stumbled across this fellow. I must listen to more!
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WiLL386 wrote:
wow...music in 12 parts
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higginst wrote:
He's so old :|
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Epitymbidia wrote:
@Headheadhands: "The Hours" (or "Solo Piano" or maybe "Glassworks"), "Koyaanisqatsi", "A Descent into the Maelström" (or "Dracula"), "Mishima" and "Songs from the Trilogy". (The last one features pieces from his three best known and still most popular operas, "Einstein on the Beach", "Satyagraha" and "Akhnaten".) I think that would work. ;)
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shounen_yuki wrote:
knee 1 : counting is so much fun... His music seems to be very mimicking of Cage
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Kepler
Howard Gilman Opera House, Brooklyn, NY, New York, United States
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Philip Glass
Cemal Reşit Rey Konser Salonu, İstanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
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