Philip Glass Concert: Live at the Barbican
First transmitted in 2001, the BBC Symphony Orchestra performs UK premieres of three works by American composer Philip Glass at the Barbican Hall.
First transmitted in 2001, the BBC 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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Marin Alsop conducts Symphony No. 3 by Philip Glass
Duration: 03:25
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An interview with John Chimes and Jonathan Haas
Duration: 01:15
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Philip Glass |
| Orchestra | BBC Symphony Orchestra |
| Interviewer | Charles Hazlewood |
| Performer | Jonathan Haas |
| Performer | John Chimes |
Broadcasts
Sun 9 Dec 200120:40BBC Knowledge- Sun 7 Jul 200220:00
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