Philip Glass: A Contemporary Opera Composer
Philip Glass, a singular musician with diverse influences spanning polytonal, neoclassical, and Indian music, increasingly composes for cinema, theater, and dance. Recent works include the opera "The Sound of a Voice" (May 2003) and film scores for "The Hours" (2003) and "The Fog of War" (2004). His upcoming creation "Orion" is scheduled for June 2004. The article features an interview by Franck Mallet.
Key facts
- Philip Glass's influences include polytonal, neoclassical, and Indian music.
- Glass composed the opera 'The Sound of a Voice' in May 2003.
- He wrote film scores for 'The Hours' (2003) and 'The Fog of War' (2004).
- His upcoming work 'Orion' is scheduled for June 2004.
- The article is an interview by Franck Mallet.
- Glass's compositions are increasingly used in cinema, theater, and dance.
Entities
Artists
- Philip Glass
Sources
- artpress —