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Philip Glass Concert: Live at the Barbican

First transmitted in 2001, the 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra performs UK premieres of three works by American composer Philip Glass at the Barbican Hall.

First transmitted in 2001, the 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marin Alsop, performs UK premieres of three works by American composer Philip Glass at the Barbican Hall.In an interview with presenter Charles Hazlewood, Philip Glass discusses the influence of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on his work and explains why he is uncomfortable being referred to as a minimalist composer.Music includes the European premier of Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists & Orchestra with solo timpanists Jonathan Haas and John Chimes.

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1 hour, 59 minutes

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Sun 7 Jul 2002 20:00
91热爆 Four

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91热爆 Four Modern Classical Music Collection

91热爆 Four Modern Classical Music Collection
This programme is part of a collection of programmes featuring trailblazing 20th Century classical music composers.

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Credits

Interviewed Guest Philip Glass
Orchestra 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra
Interviewer Charles Hazlewood
Performer Jonathan Haas
Performer John Chimes

Broadcasts

  • Sun 9 Dec 2001 20:40
    91热爆 Knowledge
  • Sun 7 Jul 2002 20:00
    91热爆 Four

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