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Minimalist Icons: Philip Glass

Minimalist Icons: Philip GlassStriking, powerful works that showcase the breadth of Glass’ abilities.

While he’s rightly credited as helping to invent classical Minimalism, Philip Glass’ artistic vision is robust enough to include music of deep beauty and poignant melancholy that touches lifelong fans and the classical-curious alike. With his Violin Concerto No. 1, he composed a piece he thought his father would like—he even made the first three notes “D-A-D.” It’s been called “a wonderful introduction to the composer’s work” (Violinist.com), and the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s 2025 recording with Anne Akiko Meyers was hailed by Gramophone for its “sweeping dramatic curves and classical dimensions.” Meyers reprises her role here.  

Glass’ new Symphony No. 15 continues his musical exploration of titanic historical figures. Having written music about Einstein and Gandhi, among others, he turns his sights to Abraham Lincoln, taking inspiration from the 1838 Lyceum Address, the future president’s famous rebuke of mob rule and anti-Black violence.

Casual Friday concerts are shorter, no-intermission concerts followed by an onstage conversation with the artists and an after-party featuring LA Phil musicians, plus complimentary beer tastings.

Presenter / Producer: LA Philharmonic

Listed Categories
Music > Contemporary Classical / New Music


Event Phone: 323-850-2000

Venue
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles CA 90012

Regions:
LA - Central / Downtown


Performance Dates: 3/12/2027 - 3/13/2027
Friday, 03/12/2027
Saturday, 03/13/2027

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