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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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Katolz wrote:
Violin concerto, Songs and Poems for Cello, Solo Piano...... Everything is so Awesome!
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jaguarpirates wrote:
liuv this so much
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citruscorp wrote:
gonna go ahead and be pretentious on last.fm; It's really weird to see Glass thrown in with Hans Zimmer and the like, he used to be so far out there in the avant garde he was repairing plumbing just so he could play monolithically repetitive music. Now he's producing soundtrack drivel and piano nonsense and being hailed as a genius. Not that I'm expecting anyone to enjoy a woman talking about supermarkets over looped A7/G7 arpeggios (it is kind of rad), but god damn at least that's SOMETHING. The soundtracks are genuinely pretty nice, but it's hard for me to listen to his piano music without thinking more than 'oh that was vaguely pleasant'. also fuck hans zimmer
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robetar wrote:
I'm going to see The Fall of the House of Usher- Opera which is composed by him tomorrow.
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WoofWoofit wrote:
Woofit recently visited the planet Tarmac. Woofit has the complete works of Philip Glass on his I-pod and decided to introduce some Tarmacians to Mr Glass. The Tarmacians were not impressed, however, they did seem to appreciate Johann Johannsson’s - Englaborn, particularly Odi et Amo.
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followingsun wrote:
love mishima ost and piano solo
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sarvam_dukha wrote:
@foolona: will start an urgent appeal for funds
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Archfalling wrote:
Тирольский концерт для фоно с оркестром великолепен
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foolonahill235 wrote:
As a licensed veterinarian I can legally sterilize WoofWoofits.
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LordRama wrote:
Woofit, please stop talking in third-person.
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LordRama wrote:
I'll second the Arvo Pärt recommendation. Now there's a composer we can all get behind.
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ClassicManiac wrote:
Hey guys, I don't know where to start with Philip Glass. Any advise?
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Hirohissun wrote:
<3 Music With Changing Parts
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WoofWoofit wrote:
Woofit feels that Hans Zimmer is taking a bit of a bashing from you Glass heads. Its true that Mr Zimmer is not up for comparisons with Mr Glass. Who is responsible for starting this silly debate anyway? Woofit is gonna bite ya. Woofit proposes a new and equally silly debate. Mr Philip Glass (the curly New Yorker) vs Mr Arvo Part (the bearded Estonian). My money's on the brilliant (if sometimes gloomy) choral works of Mr Part. That said Mr Glass will always have a place in Woofit's big heart. Woofit loves you all (including the Zimmer).Yup Yup
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mcvouty wrote:
Free 21-track sampler on Amazon! Get it while you can, I guess.
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sarvam_dukha wrote:
his violin concerto is beautiful. don't even mention zimmer!
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Equality7-2521 wrote:
Sure is no Hans Zimmer.
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blackdeath_81 wrote:
Symphony no3 part 2 is just awesome
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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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Cemal Reşit Rey Konser Salonu, İstanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
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Philip Glass in a performance of The Etudes and Other Works for Solo Piano
Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, Spokane, WA, United States
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London Philharmonic Orchestra - World Premiere of Gorecki's Symphony No. 4
Royal Festival Hall, London, United Kingdom
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