Philip Glass
Philip Glass · Arts & Literature
Leading minimalist composer of operas, symphonies and film scores such as Koyaanisqatsi
1937, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
United States
Philip Glass is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Leading minimalist composer of operas, symphonies and film scores such as Koyaanisqatsi
Glass is one of the most influential composers of the late twentieth century, a central figure of musical minimalism whose repetitive, additive style reshaped opera, concert music and film. His works include the operas 'Einstein on the Beach' and 'Satyagraha' and scores such as 'Koyaanisqatsi' and 'The Hours'. He was born into a Jewish family in Baltimore.
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Leading minimalist composer of operas, symphonies and film scores such as Koyaanisqatsi
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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