Philip Glass

Philip Glass

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Philip Glass is an acclaimed American composer, widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the late 20th century, known for his minimalist style and innovative compositions, including film scores such as that for 'The Hours,' which is set to be performed for the first time in Macedonia.

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The composer Philip Glass having already canceled the premiere of his Abraham Lincoln symphony.

Trump’s failure of the will
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2026-02-10
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American composer Philip Glass withdrew the world premiere of his symphony Lincoln, explaining that the work’s values conflict with those of the national venue commandeered by Trump.

Alexander Shelley delivers stirring swan song with National Arts Centre Orchestra
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-08
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Several performers and productions canceled appearances at the venue, including composer Philip Glass.

Broadway star Patti LuPone urges resistance to Trump-Kennedy Center changes
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-04
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Last week, the great composer Philip Glass cancelled the world premiere of his Lincoln symphony.

As Trump shuts down the Kennedy Center, the metaphors write themselves
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-04
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Philip Glass criticized the Kennedy Center's current values as being in direct contradiction with the message of the symphony he was to present.

Donald Trump annonce la fermeture du Kennedy Center de Washington pendant deux ans en raison de travaux
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-02
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Composer Philip Glass announced his decision to withdraw his Symphony No. 15 'Lincoln' because he said the values of the center today are in 'direct conflict' with the message of the piece.

Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-02
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Philip Glass, the celebrated US composer, announced his withdrawal of the world premiere of his latest symphony at the Kennedy Center.

Trump news at a glance: Kennedy Center to close; Epstein case ‘over’, says deputy US attorney general | Trump administration
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-02
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Award-winning composer Philip Glass withdrew the June world premiere of his symphony based on Abraham Lincoln.

Trump says Kennedy Center will close in July for two-year renovation
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-02
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Philip Glass is a prominent contemporary composer who recently canceled the premiere of his 15th Symphony in protest against the Trump administration.

Kulturszene in den USA: Sie dulden die Übergriffe ihres Präsidenten nicht mehr - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-01-29
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Philip Glass, a renowned composer, withdrew his commissioned symphony from the Kennedy Center in protest against its new leadership.

Noseda, il direttore italiano che lavora per «l'orchestra di Trump»: tutti la boicottano, lui resiste. «Ma lo faccio per salvare la musica»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-01-29
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Philip Glass is an internationally-celebrated composer who withdrew his Symphony premiere from the Kennedy Center due to its current leadership.

In this Might is Right world, there’s one group of people who hold more cards than Trump – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-29
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Philip Glass is an influential American composer who has decided to withdraw his Symphony No. 15: Lincoln from the Kennedy Center due to conflicts with its current leadership.

Philip Glass cancela estreia mundial no Kennedy Center | Música
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-01-27
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Philip Glass announced the cancellation of his new symphony's world premiere at the Kennedy Center due to the new direction taken by the institution under Donald Trump.

Philip Glass annule la première mondiale de sa nouvelle symphonie au Kennedy Center après les réformes de Donald Trump
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-01-27
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Philip Glass has withdrawn the world premiere of his latest symphony at Washington DC’s John F Kennedy Center in protest of Donald Trump’s presidency.

Philip Glass withdraws world premiere of his Lincoln symphony from Kennedy Center | Philip Glass
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-27
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Philip Glass created a monumental and symphonic choral work that attempts to unify the world's religions.

Et spirituelt hovedværk: Hun udvider popmusikkens rum
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-11-11
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Philip Glass is a great minimalist composer whose piano motif is featured in Celeste's new album.

‘When stagnancy is in your life, it can take a lot to shift it’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-09
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Philip Glass was a friend of Kathryn Bigelow during her time as a New York artist.

‘Our world is combustible’: Kathryn Bigelow on AI, Andy Warhol and nuclear Armageddon | Film
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-17
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Philip Glass is recognized as an avant-garde composer who wrote the music for the opera 'Einstein on the Beach'.

Théâtre et hommages – La Presse de Tunisie
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-08-30
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Philip Glass is the composer of the opera Akhnaten, which was projected in Nice by Étienne Guiol.

Le lyrisme version sensorielle: c’est quoi cette journée pas comme les autres à l’opéra de Nice? On vous explique tout
Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-08-09
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Philip Glass collaborated with Bob Wilson on the show O Corvo Branco.

Como Bob Wilson esticou o teatro e o tempo — também em Portugal | Teatro
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-08-01
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Philip Glass composed the opera 'Einstein on the Beach', which was a notable work in Bob Wilson's career.

È morto Bob Wilson, aveva 83 anni, campione del teatro d'avanguardia
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-08-01
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Philip Glass collaborated with Robert Wilson on the work Einstein on the Beach.

Μπομπ Γουίλσον: Εφυγε από τη ζωή ο σπουδαίος θεατρικός σκηνοθέτης
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-07-31
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Philip Glass collaborated with Robert Wilson on the famous opera 'Einstein on the Beach'.

Theater: Regisseur Robert Wilson ist tot - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-07-31
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Philip Glass composed the music for Bob Wilson's famous opera 'Einstein on The Beach'.

Bob Wilson ist tot: Er sprengte Konventionen der Bühnenkunst
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-07-31
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Philip Glass is noted for being influenced by the minimalist approach of Erik Satie.

Mes Humeurs – Satie, un artiste à part – La Presse de Tunisie
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-06-07
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Philip Glass is an American composer whose work inspires Pascal Schumacher's project.

Pascal Schumacher bringt „GLASS for TWO“ in die Clerfer Loretto-Kapelle: Hommage an Philip Glass
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-05-30
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