Philip Glass
Birth Place: Baltimore, MD, USA
Latest News on Philip Glass:
Review: AKHNATEN at Los Angeles Opera (Mar 14, 2026)
S.E.M. Ensemble To Perform Music By Petr Kotik At Bohemian National Hall (Mar 13, 2026)
92nd Street Y to Host JACK Quartet Featuring World Premieres and More (Mar 11, 2026)
Review: AKHNATEN at Los Angeles Opera (Mar 14, 2026)
S.E.M. Ensemble To Perform Music By Petr Kotik At Bohemian National Hall (Mar 13, 2026)
92nd Street Y to Host JACK Quartet Featuring World Premieres and More (Mar 11, 2026)
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Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Philip Glass, The Crucible
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Philip GlassThe Bacchae
Videos
Photos/Video: CIRCUS ABYSSINIA: ETHIOPIAN DREAMS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-06-25 18:17:30
VIDEO: Washington National Opera Presents The 11th Season Of American Opera Initiative Featuring Three World Premieres
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-16 16:22:46
VIDEO: Gloria Onitiri Performs 'Our Lady Of The Underground' From HADESTOWN in the West End
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-12 09:55:21
VIDEO: Anaïs Mitchell Sings 'Flowers' at the HADESTOWN West End Launch Event
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-12 09:49:49
Photos/Video: Tony-Winner Susan Stroman Receives 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-12-14 23:21:21
Video: Watch Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming & More in THE HOURS Preview Ahead of its Premiere on PBS
by Michael Major - 2023-03-17 11:11:13
Exclusive: Pia Toscano Sings 'Already Gone' From 1660 VINE Movie Musical Soundtrack
by Michael Major - 2022-11-07 09:31:24
BWW Review: THE BRAND ASSOCIATES DANCE SERIES SHOWCASES THE CAPTIVATING NICKERSON-ROSSI DANCE at The Glendale Brand Library
by Valerie-Jean Miller - 2022-05-17 05:01:17
VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr. & Cynthia Erivo Perform 'Where Is The Love' for GREAT PERFORMANCES: GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-10-08 12:04:21
VIDEO: NY Phil's Sumire Kudo and Nathan Vickery Perform Barrière's Sonata No. 10 for Two Cellos
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-01 08:15:48
Philip Glass to Serve as the Honorary Chair of House with Heart
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-09-24 11:30:23
Video: First Look at Philip Glass' KING LEAR OVERTURE at New York Philharmonic
by Paul Smith - 2019-09-18 11:49:30
Sufjan Stevens to Release Score for Justin Peck's Ballet 'The Decalogue'
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-09-17 18:31:36
News
Review: AKHNATEN at Los Angeles Opera
by Andrew Child - Mar 14, 2026
Glass feels to be in direct conversation with grand opera, layering incantations from the chorus over triangulations of notes played nearly ad nauseam on violas to evoke something of the mystery that shrouds ancient Egypt in western culture.
by Andrew Child - Mar 14, 2026
Glass feels to be in direct conversation with grand opera, layering incantations from the chorus over triangulations of notes played nearly ad nauseam on violas to evoke something of the mystery that shrouds ancient Egypt in western culture.
S.E.M. Ensemble To Perform Music By Petr Kotik At Bohemian National Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2026
S.E.M. Ensemble will perform works by composer Petr Kotik at Bohemian National Hall in New York City. The program includes Many Many Women with text by Gertrude Stein and String Quartet No. 1 “Erinnerungen an Jan.”
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2026
S.E.M. Ensemble will perform works by composer Petr Kotik at Bohemian National Hall in New York City. The program includes Many Many Women with text by Gertrude Stein and String Quartet No. 1 “Erinnerungen an Jan.”
92nd Street Y to Host JACK Quartet Featuring World Premieres and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026
The 92nd Street Y in New York will present an evening with the acclaimed JACK Quartet at Buttenwieser Hall, The Arnhold Center. Known for their innovative approach to new music, the quartet will perform a lineup of world and New York premieres.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026
The 92nd Street Y in New York will present an evening with the acclaimed JACK Quartet at Buttenwieser Hall, The Arnhold Center. Known for their innovative approach to new music, the quartet will perform a lineup of world and New York premieres.
Juilliard at Zankel Hall To Return This Spring With a Philip Glass Celebration and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026
The Juilliard School will continue its Juilliard at Zankel Hall partnership with Carnegie Hall this spring with three more performances featuring Juilliard students and leading artists in programs that span American orchestral music and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026
The Juilliard School will continue its Juilliard at Zankel Hall partnership with Carnegie Hall this spring with three more performances featuring Juilliard students and leading artists in programs that span American orchestral music and more.
National Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Jean Davidson to Step Down Amid Turmoil at Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - Mar 6, 2026
National Symphony Orchestra executive director Jean Davidson will step down from the Kennedy Center after less than three years, citing ongoing turmoil at the arts institution.
by Joshua Wright - Mar 6, 2026
National Symphony Orchestra executive director Jean Davidson will step down from the Kennedy Center after less than three years, citing ongoing turmoil at the arts institution.
Boston Symphony Orchestra to Debut Philip Glass' Symphony No. 15 at Tanglewood
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform Philip Glass' new Symphony No. 15, Lincoln on Sunday, July 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Tanglewood, capping off the summer music festival's monumental four-day celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform Philip Glass' new Symphony No. 15, Lincoln on Sunday, July 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Tanglewood, capping off the summer music festival's monumental four-day celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Robert De Niro and Elvis Costello Join Tibet House US Benefit Concert Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026
Robert De Niro and Elvis Costello have joined the lineup for the 39th Annual Benefit Concert, taking place this Tuesday, March 3, at Carnegie Hall. De Niro will read excerpts from Abraham Lincoln’s Lyceum Address, the basis in part for Symphony No. 15 “Lincoln,” by composer Philip Glass.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026
Robert De Niro and Elvis Costello have joined the lineup for the 39th Annual Benefit Concert, taking place this Tuesday, March 3, at Carnegie Hall. De Niro will read excerpts from Abraham Lincoln’s Lyceum Address, the basis in part for Symphony No. 15 “Lincoln,” by composer Philip Glass.
Maya Hawke Sets Fourth Album 'Maitreya Corso'; Listen to the First Single
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026
Maya Hawke has set the release of fourth album, Maitreya Corso, which will be released on Mom + Pop on May 1st. The news comes with the first track taken from the album, “Devil You Know.” Listen to it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026
Maya Hawke has set the release of fourth album, Maitreya Corso, which will be released on Mom + Pop on May 1st. The news comes with the first track taken from the album, “Devil You Know.” Listen to it now.
Interview: John Holiday of AKHNATEN at LA Opera
by Amanda Callas - Mar 2, 2026
I talk with John Holiday about his upcoming LA Opera star performance in Akhnaten, his creative process, and his widely anticipated upcoming album Over My Head, releasing this July.
by Amanda Callas - Mar 2, 2026
I talk with John Holiday about his upcoming LA Opera star performance in Akhnaten, his creative process, and his widely anticipated upcoming album Over My Head, releasing this July.
San Francisco Ballet Cancels Kennedy Center Performances
by Gillian Blum - Mar 1, 2026
The San Francisco Ballet pulled out of planned performances at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington D.C., marking another major cancellation following President Donald Trump's takeover of the institution's board and operations.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 1, 2026
The San Francisco Ballet pulled out of planned performances at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington D.C., marking another major cancellation following President Donald Trump's takeover of the institution's board and operations.
North/South Chamber Orchestra to Feature Female Composers in Upcoming Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026
The North/South Chamber Orchestra will present a free concert highlighting female composers from the Americas on March 5 at the DiMenna Center, NYC.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026
The North/South Chamber Orchestra will present a free concert highlighting female composers from the Americas on March 5 at the DiMenna Center, NYC.
Interview: John Holiday of AKHNATEN at La Opera
by Amanda Callas - Feb 26, 2026
Countertenor John Holiday stars as Akhnaten in LA Opera’s spectacular revival of the acclaimed Philip Glass opera, February 28 through March 22 - and I can’t wait to see it.
by Amanda Callas - Feb 26, 2026
Countertenor John Holiday stars as Akhnaten in LA Opera’s spectacular revival of the acclaimed Philip Glass opera, February 28 through March 22 - and I can’t wait to see it.
SONIC REALMS Concert to Feature Global Music Fusion in Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
L'Ermitage Foundation Concert Series in association with the Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles and Camarada, the renowned Chamber Music Collective will present SONIC REALMS.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
L'Ermitage Foundation Concert Series in association with the Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles and Camarada, the renowned Chamber Music Collective will present SONIC REALMS.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 24, 2026- Broadway Blizzard Updates and More
by - Feb 24, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Feb 24, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Top Film, TV and Video Game Composers Nominated by Peers for 2026 ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2026
ASCAP has announced an upcoming event, inviting participation and coverage. Details remain limited, but the anticipation builds for what is expected to be a significant occasion.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2026
ASCAP has announced an upcoming event, inviting participation and coverage. Details remain limited, but the anticipation builds for what is expected to be a significant occasion.
MABOU MINES Explores Cinematic Ventures in New Film Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026
Mabou Mines, a pioneering American avant-garde theater company, will present a film series showcasing their rare cinematic projects. The films include Archive (2001) and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026
Mabou Mines, a pioneering American avant-garde theater company, will present a film series showcasing their rare cinematic projects. The films include Archive (2001) and more.
Los Angeles Master Chorale Reveals Grant Gershon’s 25th Anniversary 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
The Los Angeles Master Chorale will mark Grant Gershon's 25th anniversary as artistic director with a special 2026/27 season featuring collaborations with global artists and a lineup of classical masterworks.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
The Los Angeles Master Chorale will mark Grant Gershon's 25th anniversary as artistic director with a special 2026/27 season featuring collaborations with global artists and a lineup of classical masterworks.
Aspen Music Festival & School Reveals 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
The Aspen Music Festival & School has announced its 2026 season, running from July 1 to August 23, under the theme 'For All'. The eight-week festival in Aspen will feature a diverse lineup of performances and educational events.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
The Aspen Music Festival & School has announced its 2026 season, running from July 1 to August 23, under the theme 'For All'. The eight-week festival in Aspen will feature a diverse lineup of performances and educational events.
Olivia Belli Releases Piano Concerto DAIMON on Sony Classical
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026
Italian pianist and composer Olivia Belli has released her first piano concerto, DAIMON, on Sony Classical. Inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, the album explores themes of journey, identity and return, drawing on both Greek mythology and Belli’s personal story.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026
Italian pianist and composer Olivia Belli has released her first piano concerto, DAIMON, on Sony Classical. Inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, the album explores themes of journey, identity and return, drawing on both Greek mythology and Belli’s personal story.
92nd Street Y to Host Dublin Guitar Quartet in a Unique Contemporary Music Event
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
The Dublin Guitar Quartet will perform at the 92nd Street Y on February 22, 2026, showcasing a repertoire of contemporary classical music, including works by Philip Glass and Igor Stravinsky.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
The Dublin Guitar Quartet will perform at the 92nd Street Y on February 22, 2026, showcasing a repertoire of contemporary classical music, including works by Philip Glass and Igor Stravinsky.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Philip Glass been nominated for?
Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Crucible and Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Bacchae.
What awards has Philip Glass won?
Philip Glass won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music in a Play for The Crucible.
How many shows has Philip Glass written?
Philip Glass has written 1 shows including Tao of Glass (Composer).
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