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Philip Glass

Philip Glass

Born on January 31st, 1937

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Biography

Philip Morris Glass is an American composer. He is one of the most influential music makers of the late 20th century.  His music is also often controversially described as minimal music.

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A Place Called Music

2022

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Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious

2022

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War and the Weather

2021

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The Last Dalai Lama?

2017

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Uncle Howard

2017

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Trophy

2017

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The Viking of Sixth Avenue

2015

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What Difference Does It Make?

2014

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Paul Simon: Under African Skies

2012

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Lucinda Childs' Dance

2011

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Music

2010

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Richard Serra: Man of Steel

2008

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Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell

2008

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Making Mishima

2008

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Patti Smith: Dream of Life

2008

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365 Day Project

2007

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Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts

2007

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The Harry Smith Project Live

2006

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Kiki and Herb Reloaded

2005

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The Best of Secter & the Rest of Secter

2005

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Philip Glass: Looking Glass

2005

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Powaqqatsi: Impact of Progress

2003

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Impact of Progress

2002

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Essence of Life

2002

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The Outsider: The Story of Harry Partch

2002

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In the Ocean

2001

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A Brief History of Errol Morris

1999

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The Source

1999

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The Truman Show

1998

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Perfect Moment

1997

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Classic Albums: Paul Simon - Graceland

1997

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Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars

1987

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A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera

1986

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The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July

1986

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Bye Bye Kipling

1986

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Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera

1985

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Four American Composers: Philip Glass

1983

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What Maisie Knew

1975

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Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley

1974

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New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971

1971

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Hands Scraping

1968

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