Philip Glass, the king of minimal music, will turn 90 in 2027 – yet he’s still composing with undiminished energy. His first job—assisting Ravi Shankar on a film soundtrack—marked the beginning of a remarkable career in cinema, and to date he has scored over 50 films.
Musical minimalism has since carved out a lasting place on the big screen. Film journalist Robin Broos delved into the genre’s hypnotic power and picked out some of the boldest minimalist scores.
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PRESS PLAY: a selection by Robin Broos
Philip Glass: a concert-lecture · 05.09.2025 · Flagey
Philip Glass, master of minimalist music, turns 90 in 2027 but continues to compose with passion. Cellist Camille Thomas has explored his works and shares her choices and arrangements during this concert-lecture.
