Pianist

Members of the QCSO present an intimate evening of expressive beauty from Beethoven’s elegant Sixth String Quartet to contemporary masterpieces by Caroline Shaw and Philip Glass.

Up Close with Blueprint

Figge Art Museum

This astonishingly original presentation of the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast blurs the distinctions between film and live opera, merging Jean Cocteau’s classic 1946 romantic fantasy with Philip Glass’ mesmerizing 1994 score. Glass composed the music as a new soundtrack to the film, transforming the original spoken French dialogue into sung libretto.

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La Belle et la Bête

University of California, Berkeley

Opera Parallèle

Cal Performances

This will be a dazzling performance on our very own queen of instruments! Our guest is the Spaniard Juan de la Rubia, organist at the famous Sagrada Família cathedral in Barcelona. He begins his multifaceted program with the magnificent overture to Handel's 1743 psychological drama "Samson." A superb example of French Renaissance music is Eustache du Caurroy's 1610 Fantasia on the then-popular and enchanting song "Une jeune fillette." Profound emotion stands alongside explosive outbursts in Bach's legendary Chaconne in D minor. Charles Tournemire never wrote down his choral improvisations, such as the one on the Easter sequence "Victimae Paschali Laudes"—they survive only because he recorded them as early as 1930. Jehan Alain, who died young in World War II, wrote impressive variations on a folk song by the 16th-century master Clément Janequin.

Organ concert: Juan de la Rubia

Bamberger Symphoniker

Experience the magic that happens when musical voices across time and style come together in perfect synergy. From the classical sparkle of Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik to the lush, romantic richness of Teresa Carreño’s Serenade for Strings, and the hypnotic drive of Philip Glass’s Symphony No. 3, this concert is a celebration of unity through contrast. Each work shines on its own—yet when heard together, they reveal surprising connections and a shared spirit of invention. Join us for an unforgettable evening where tradition meets innovation, and strings sing with one voice across centuries.

Finding Synergy

University of Redlands

In the years before the Millennium Steve Reich and Philip Glass transformed the way we listen – creating music as energising as it poetic, and as modern as it is timeless. In Reich’s 90th birthday year, the Carducci Quartet plays one of his most haunting masterpieces, alongside Philip Glass’s Third Quartet and something brand new from the incredible, dancing imagination of Vincenzo Lamagna.

Carducci Quartet: Different Trains

Bute Park

Hailed by critics and beloved by audiences, this eagerly anticipated revival transports you to Ancient Egypt in Philip Glass’s enthralling portrait of a trailblazing pharaoh. Countertenor John Holiday is the titular Akhnaten, determined to lead Egypt into a new age even as his plan to abandon the old gods puts his kingdom (and his life) in peril. Mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce is his queen Nefertiti, soprano So Young Park is the powerful dowager Queen Tye, and Grammy winner Zachary James reprises his memorable role as Amenhotep III, leading the audience through the ritualistic action on the stage.

Director Phelim McDermott revives his visually arresting production, replete with soaring acrobats, astonishing jugglers, and towering sets. With a libretto drawing on ancient texts like The Book of the Dead and a hypnotic, atmospheric score, Akhnaten portrays a doomed visionary with all his feats and foibles. Finland’s Dalia Stasevska makes her company debut conducting this tribute to one of the most transformative chapters in Egyptian history.

Akhnaten

The Music Center

The Hermann Levi Academy introduces itself

UN:ERHÖRT – Chamber Concert of the Hermann Levi Academy

Alte Pinakothek

On Valentine’s Day, VSO welcomes Grammy Award-winning violinist Jennifer Koh to perform Philip Glass’ Violin Concerto No. 1 in an eclectic concert mixing American and Romantic music. A student of VSO’s fourth music director Jaime Laredo during her studies at the Curtis Institute, Koh is a hugely in-demand performer of contemporary violin repertoire with premieres of more than 100 works composed especially for her. Glass’ Violin Concerto, one of the composer’s most often performed works, is preceded by Frank Zappa’s fast-paced, riveting piece from his 1993 album The Yellow Shark. For the romantic at heart, lush orchestral suites from Georges Bizet’s Carmen and music by 19th C. French composer Augusta Holmès complete the afternoon concert.

VSO: Love Notes

The Flynn

On Valentine’s Day, VSO welcomes Grammy Award-winning violinist Jennifer Koh to perform Philip Glass’ Violin Concerto No. 1 in an eclectic concert mixing American and Romantic music. A student of VSO’s fourth music director Jaime Laredo, Koh is a hugely in-demand performer of contemporary violin repertoire with premieres of more than 100 works composed especially for her. Glass’ Violin Concerto No. 1, one of the composer’s most often performed works, is preceded by Frank Zappa’s fast-paced, riveting piece from his 1993 album The Yellow Shark. For the romantic at heart, lush orchestral suites from Georges Bizet’s Carmen and music by 19th C. French composer Augusta Holmès complete the afternoon concert.

VSO at the Flynn: Love Notes

Philip Glass's La Belle et la Bête (Beauty and the Beast) is a groundbreaking opera that seamlessly merges live performance with cinematic magic.

la BELLE et la BETE

Charleston Heights Arts Center

Almost exactly nine years ago, the Elbphilharmonie organ was played for the first time in a solo concert. Since then, titular organist Iveta Apkalna, who was also at the console back then, has presented ever-expanding organ repertoire with exciting programs—this time including minimal music by Philip Glass and music by organ favorites Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Liszt, and Pēteris Vasks.

Iveta Apkalna, Orgel

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

The RPO’s Dance Festival kicks off with an electric program led by Aram Demirjian and featuring Garth Fagan Dance, who dazzled Kodak Hall two seasons ago in Rite of Spring. Bernstein’s On the Town: Three Dance Episodes bursts with jazz-infused energy, while Philip Glass’ hypnotic Days and Nights in Rocinha evokes the vibrant pulse of Brazil. The evening culminates in Copland’s majestic Symphony No. 3, a sweeping celebration of American spirit, featuring the iconic Fanfare for the Common Man.

DANCE FESTIVAL: American Masters With Garth Fagan Dance

Eastman Theatre

RPO: American Masters with Garth Fagan Dance

Two Grammy-winning virtuosi join forces for an intimate evening of violin and guitar, in a breathtaking marsh-front setting at The Amelia River Club.

Anne Akiko Meyers, violin | Jason Vieaux, guitar

Amelia River Club

In early January, the focus of “Audiospaa” series will be on ERSO’s cello section, joined on stage by the renowned vocal ensemble Vox Clamantis. The programme, curated by ERSO cello principal Theodor Sink, creates a compelling dialogue between the works of Arvo Pärt and Philip Glass. Glass’s minimalist sound world is represented by Façades, Secret Agent, and Attack and Fall, while Pärt’s meditative pieces include Missa brevis, Silouan’s Song, and L’abbé Agathon. The evening concludes with Hanging D, a reflective work by Dutch composer and pianist Joep Beving. The concert is conducted by Kaspar Mänd.

Eight Cellos and Vox Clamantis. Pärt and Glass

Estonia Concert Hall

American composer Philip Glass’s La Belle et la Bête (Beauty and the Beast) is a bold fusion of opera and film — a genre-defying concert augmentation of Jean Cocteau’s 1946 cinematic masterpiece. In this mesmeric production, Fort Worth Opera singers and musicians perform Glass’s hypnotic score live on stage, perfectly synchronized to the surrealist fairy tale projected behind them on the big screen at the historic Ridglea Theater. With expressive singers and a unique musical ensemble replacing the film’s original dialogue and soundtrack, the experience blurs the line between cinema and stage — delivering a visually stunning, musically intricate, and utterly one-of-a-kind experience.

La Belle et La Bête

Ridglea Theater

For more than ten years, the Montpellier Occitanie National Orchestra has been developing a close partnership with the Cité des Arts – Regional Conservatory of Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole.

Tuba in light

La Cité des Arts

Opéra Comédie

Experience familiar classics through a fresh lens as the Artelize Orchestra pairs beloved masterpieces with striking contemporary works. Each piece on tonight's program takes an unexpected turn—whether through innovative orchestration, surprising musical pairings, or bold new compositions that twist classical traditions.

The Classics - With a Twist

Artelize Hall

A reimagining of the classic fairytale, for film and ensemble, fuses Jean Cocteau’s 1946 film with a powerful score.  Innovative composer Philip Glass removed the original soundtrack (including dialogue) and replaced it with an opera score to be performed live to the film. The unlikely love story of the dreamy beauty and the elegant beast unfolds in rare and unexpected ways as the chemistry between the early film and the modern sensibilities of Glass’s score create an emotional landscape of humor, tragedy, and ultimately of redemption.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Dive into greatness with Twyla Tharp’s iconically athletic In The Upper Room, Dani Rowe’s heartbreaking The Window, and a world premiere from PNB Company dancers Christopher D’Ariano and Amanda Morgan. A whirl of music, dance, and fog, this collection features custom scores by Philip Glass and Shannon Rugani and will leave you marveling at the skill of PNB Company dancers.

In the Upper Room

Seattle Center

An infinite cosmos of colors and sounds, deep darkness and dazzling light, untamed, mysterious landscapes, the largest forest area on earth: the wilderness of the Amazon jungle in South America is a place of overwhelming beauty and biodiversity. Inspired by the shimmering nature of the jungle with all its fascinating facets, the Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos created a powerful symphonic cantata.

Amazonia

Cologne Philharmonie

Experience the Carnegie season’s first performance by the intrepid chamber orchestra The Knights, led by artistic directors Eric Jacobsen and Colin Jacobsen. In an inspired new collaboration, they intersperse Philip Glass’s Symphony No. 3—one of the composer’s most traditionally “classical” works—with original poetry by prizewinning poet and multidisciplinary artist J. Mae Barizo. Even in its original form, this would be Carnegie Hall’s first performance of Glass’s symphony—but in the hands of The Knights, it’s something no audience has heard before. In the program’s second half, The Knights perform a timeless orchestral staple: Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 4, a work of complex dualities and grand Romanticism.

The Knights at Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall

Feel the magic of Delirium Musicum as they take the Main Stage for a performance that will leave you spellbound! Delirium Musicum envisions a world inspired by the ecstatic interpretation of music. Led by visionary violinist Etienne Gara, Delirium Musicum pushes the boundaries of classical music with electrifying energy and boundless creativity.

Delirium Musicum

Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center

Rancho Campana High School

We welcome back this great orchestra for what is sure to be a memorable concert.

Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

The Anvil

Rachmaninoff’s ultra-Romantic Symphony No. 2 enfolds you with sweeping melodies, lush orchestrations, and inspired lyrical passages. The composer himself said: “Music is born only of the heart and it appeals to the heart. It is love.” You’ll need no further proof than this gorgeous work. Opening our concert is a piece by a titan among minimalists, Philip Glass. Our new Artist-in-Residence Simone Porter launches the Concerto with propulsive force, then invites you to lose yourself in the harmonies of the Adagio, and leaves you breathless in the sensational last movement—but gives you a final moment to dream about the journey you’ve just taken.

Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

The ancient worlds of Jacobus Clemens Non Papa and the master musician of Elizabethan England, John Dowland, meet the modern minimalists Philip Glass and Arvo Pärt across the centuries.

Attacca Quartet: Dowland, Glass & Pärt

Southbank Centre

We begin at the beginning, with luminous spirituality from 12th-century visionary Hildegard of Bingen. We end with the insistent pulse of Philip Glass’s Third Symphony. And in between, we’re all over the map: in Estonia with Arvo Pärt (the classic Fratres), in Seattle with Nirvana, in Restoration England with Henry Purcell…

O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra

The Bridgewater Hall

Let's briefly recall the main plot of this ambiguous myth. The Titan Prometheus stole fire from the gods, one of the attributes of their power over the world, to make its benefits available to ordinary mortals and contribute to the development of humanity. Offended by this sacrilege, Zeus decided to take cruel revenge on both the brave man and humanity. He chained Prometheus to the rocks of the Caucasus and daily sent an Eagle to eat the condemned man's liver by day. At night, the liver would grow back, and Prometheus's suffering would begin anew. Simultaneously, the ruler of Olympus decided to test humanity. He ordered the creation of a woman named Pandora, whom the gods endowed with dazzling beauty and many talents, and Zeus gave her a mysterious Box as a dowry for her future husband. However, the gift was subject to a prohibition against opening it. The gullible Epimetheus, brother of Prometheus, married Pandora, who, yielding to her curiosity, opened the Box, releasing all the misfortunes that have befallen humanity ever since. Fortunately, Hope was also hidden within Pandora's Box, which remains there to this day as a solace for humanity.

Prometheus

Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera

Tanglewood Recital Series: Brooklyn Rider

Tanglewood Music Center

The Kronos Quartet teams up with a Summermusik string quartet and CCM Prep students at our A Little Afternoon Musik series.

Visions for the Future

University of Cincinnati

ko - yaa - nis - qatsi (from the Hopi language), n.
1. crazy life. 2. life in turmoil. 3. life out of balance. 4. life disintegrating. 5. a state of life that calls for another way of living.

Koyaanisqatsi (1982) is a documentary without dialogue, examining the contrasts between our technologically advanced urban life and vast natural landscapes. Director Godfrey Reggio and minimalist composer Philip Glass transcended language barriers through the universally accessible mediums of video and music, inviting each viewer to interpret the film as they choose.

Experience the full film on the big screen as the acclaimed Philip Glass Ensemble performs the soundtrack live to picture.

Koyaanisqatsi: Live with Philip Glass Ensemble

Benaroya Hall

The Knights join forces with mandolinist, composer, and singer Chris Thile at Caramoor’s Venetian Theater for a program including his brilliant songwriting and storytelling, instrumental virtuosity, and ever-present sense of humor.  

The Knights at Caramoor with Chris Thile

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts

The Knights join forces with mandolinist, composer, and singer Chris Thile for a program including his brilliant songwriting and storytelling, instrumental virtuosity, and ever-present sense of humor.

The Knights & Chris Thile

Venetian Theater at Caramoor

We conclude the concert season with Bernstein, Gershwin, and Glass, three icons of American music. Bernstein's first musical from 1944 is brimming with edgy rhythms, jazzy harmonies, and blues-tinged melancholy—the dances are the musical essence. Before Bernstein, Gershwin had not only chosen a revolutionary theme in his opera "Porgy and Bess"—it's about love and survival in a Black neighborhood—but also incorporated the music of his protagonists, such as spirituals, blues, and jazz, into the composition. Morton Gould arranged this "American Folk Opera" for the concert hall. In 2023, the MDR Symphony Orchestra and Maki Namekawa premiered Philip Glass's new piano concerto with great success—it can now also be heard in Suhl and Leipzig.

America

Gewandhaus

Congress Centrum Suhl

Listening to live music is a wonderful experience. In the »Klangzeit« (Sound Time) concerts, you can close your eyes and escape everyday life for a moment. In the entertaining, hour-long concerts featuring the string players of Ensemble Resonanz, you can listen in a relaxed atmosphere, express yourself, sing along to well-known songs and move freely. Here, everyone can be themselves. This makes the format particularly suitable for people with dementia and their relatives. All venues are accessible.

Klangzeit

Next season the Organist Iveta Apkalna and the Alinde Quartett have played in their philharmonic »Porträt«-Konzerten begeistert. Zum Abschluss präsentieren sich Organistin und Quartett nun zusammen. Quer durch die Musikgeschichte geht es dabei – bis hin zu a new Werk, das der mit dem »Hindemith-Preis« ausgezeichnete Regensburger SJ Hanke für Orgel und Streichquartett geschrieben hat.

Iveta Apkalna & Alinde Quartet

Museum Ludwig

Tasting Notes concerts offer a relaxed concert format with a curated tasting of wine and cheese. The first Tasting Notes concert features Third Coast Percussion in a concert entitled, “Time Pieces: The New Classical.”

Tasting Notes at Wasserman Projects

Wasserman Projects

The piano etudes by Philip Glass are modern classics. 20 pieces, sometimes meditative, sometimes rhythmic, sometimes romantic. Music that is not complicated and yet difficult to play. The famous US composer has inspired artists from almost every genre. Now ten renowned pianists from all over the world will perform the 20 etudes in the Elbphilharmonie Grand Hall – something that has never been done before in this form in Germany. A spectacular evening and an entertaining journey into the beguiling world of Philip Glass are guaranteed.

The Complete Piano Etudes by Philip Glass

Explore the world of music theatre with a morning of unforgettable songs and show-stopping duets in The Studio at the Grand Opera House, Belfast. Enjoy a handpicked selection of musical theatre’s most beloved hits from the golden age of the musical, alongside lesser-known classics from iconic productions. Directed by Northern Ireland Opera’s Artistic Director Cameron Menzies, this is a must-see event for fans of music theatre and show tunes.

Morning Melodies

Grand Opera House Belfast

We close out the season with a capsule collection of four strikingly beautiful one-act ballets.

The OBT Collection

Portland'5 Centers for the Arts

From Brno To Košice: West Side Story, Frida Kahlo And Mishima

Dom umenia

The Brno Philharmonic brings its programme to the Austrian capital for the third time. This time, in the famous Golden Hall of the Musikverein, they will present a programme that the audience will hear at the Janáček Theatre on 29 and 30 May. Come and hear us in one of the most prestigious halls in Europe.

Musikverein Vienna: Berstein, Schwertsik, Glass / Guest Appearance

Filharmonie Brno

One-day Trip To The Brno Philharmonic Concert – West Side Story In Musikverein – Ck Čebus

The American chief conductor of Filharmonie Brno, Dennis Russell Davies will lead the performances of two works by famous US composers, Leonard Bernstein and Philip Glass, complemented by a piece by the Austrian Kurt Schwertsik inspired by the diaries of the celebrated Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. All three composers have been linked with Dennis Russell Davies by the bonds of art and friendship.

West Side Story, Frida Kahlo A Mishima

The National Theatre Brno - Janáček Theatre

Concluding a 25-year career with NYCB, Andrew Veyette, a principal dancer long-recognized for his dynamic artistry and charisma, takes his final bow at this special matinee performance. The one-time-only program will include the Third Movement from Glass Pieces along with Chiaroscuro and Stars and Stripes.

Andrew Veyette Farewell

Lincoln Center

Gustavo Dudamel — the NY Phil’s future Music and Artistic Director — leads the Orchestra in this concert bookended by two powerful symphonies: Stravinsky’s Symphony in Three Movements (originally commissioned by the NY Phil) and Philip Glass’s Symphony No. 11, originally premiered on his 80th birthday. Composer and soprano Kate Soper sings in the World Premiere of a work she is writing for the NY Phil.

Dudamel Conducts Stravinsky, Glass & Soper

David Geffen Hall

The ONYX Ensemble is a piano quintet formed of students based in Manchester at the Royal Northern College of Music and is one of the only professional groups in the world to work solely with this instrumentation. Due to their rare instrumentation, it has allowed the group to explore a wide range of chamber works that are incredibly unique and as a group aim to put underrepresented works side by side with the “classics” that audiences are typically used to hearing at chamber concerts. The ensembles performances have been noted as being incredibly energetic and full of passion, due to the innovative programmes they put together and the vibrant playing of the members. All coming from very different musical backgrounds, each individual member brings something special to the group while also balancing their own musical commitments outside of the ensemble. Constantly pushing for new works for their instrumentation, they have collaborated with renowned composers including Danny Elfman and Xavier Foley, as well as encourage new and upcoming composers to explore their ideas with the ensemble. The group have various exciting projects ahead including a recital series at Manchester Cathedral, multiple European and World premieres, and a tour of South Wales this May.

The Onyx Piano Quintet-Philip Glass to Schubert

Rhosygilwen

This special chamber program will highlight Beethoven’s Septet performed by violinist James Ehnes alongside our musicians. Don’t miss this final chamber music concert of the 2024-25 season. 

Chamber Music in the Hall with James Ehnes

Orchestra Hall

Summer@SFCM: Guitar Workshop Closing Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

The captivating Catch, by British choreographer Liam Scarlett with music by Philip Glass, mesmerizes audiences with its pure movement that showcases the athleticism of Atlanta Ballet's dancers.
Tuplet, from Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman, with music and sound by Mikael Karlsson, uses dancers' bodies as percussion instruments, creating driving tempos with impeccably timed dance movements.

The season finale will feature the return of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, the Belgian-Colombian choreographer fresh off the record-breaking success of Coco Chanel: The Life of a Fashion Icon, with a riveting new creation.


Catch Tuplet

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and innovation as Stanford Live presents "Third Coast Percussion with Jessie Montgomery" on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 7:30 PM in the prestigious Bing Concert Hall. This dynamic collaboration brings together the Grammy Award-winning composer and performer Jessie Montgomery with the critically acclaimed Third Coast Percussion ensemble for a performance that promises to be both visionary and virtuosic.

Jessie Montgomery, currently serving as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Mead Composer-in-Residence, has crafted a program that showcases her exceptional talents as both a creator and a performer. The evening will feature the premiere of her first-ever work for percussion quartet, a piece that draws an expansive universe of sounds from a compact percussion setup. This groundbreaking work will be paired with Lou Harrison’s Concerto for Violin with Percussion Orchestra, a piece renowned for its vibrant inspiration from Javanese gamelan music.

The program will also include:
- Jessie Montgomery: New Work for percussion quartet
- Lou Harrison: Concerto for Violin with Percussion Orchestra, featuring Jessie Montgomery as violin soloist
- Tigran Hamasyan: New Work for percussion quartet
- Jlin/Philip Glass: Reimagining of Etude No. 6 for percussion quartet

This performance is co-commissioned by Stanford Live, with generous support from the Stanford Live Commissions and Programming Fund donors, underscoring Stanford Live's commitment to fostering innovative and engaging musical experiences.

Doors open at 6:30 PM, allowing guests to enjoy beverages, light bites, and snacks available for sale before the performance begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets start at $32, offering a range of options for attendees to experience this unique collaboration.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the fusion of contemporary classical music with groundbreaking percussion performance. Secure your tickets now for "Third Coast Percussion with Jessie Montgomery" and be part of a musical journey that transcends the ordinary.

Third Coast Percussion with Jessie Montgomery

Stanford University

8 Pipers for Philip Glass is a musical odyssey in which the gloriously saturated sonic texture of eight bagpipes fills the hall, immersing the audience in a world of haunting resonance and complex beauty. This Australian debut showcases the powerful artistry of French pipers in a concert that demands to be heard, witnessed, and felt with every sense.  

8 Pipers for Philip Glass

Snow Concert Hall

Musicians from the Oslo Philharmonic invite you to a relaxed and informal concert at Trekanten. We play with a small orchestra that performs minimalist music.

Chillout Chamber Concert

Oslo Concert Hall

Inspired by a Company engagement at the Edinburgh Festival and set to an evocative Mendelssohn score, Balanchine’s Scotch Symphony, for a lead couple and a corps de ballet, is a nod to the romantic tradition of ballet. Jerome Robbins’ enthralling Glass Pieces, a perennial favorite in the repertory, moves through moods to rise to a galvanizingly energetic finale. And while Justin Peck is celebrated for his high-energy ensemble works, Belles-Lettres reveals another aspect of his voice, with its series of gently lyrical pas de deux and solos steeped in an air of reflective romanticism.

Innovators & Icons I

Experience the vibrant fusion of classical and contemporary ballet as the Miami City Ballet presents its Spring Mix at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. This exhilarating program is set to take place in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall from April 12 to April 13, 2025, offering audiences a unique blend of performances that showcase the duality of dance.

The Spring Mix features two company premieres alongside a Jerome Robbins classic, creating a dynamic showcase that ranges from raucous and robust to solemn and soulful. Robbins' "Glass Pieces," set to the electrifying rhythms of Philip Glass's music, captures the pulse of metropolitan life through a postmodern and classical mashup. The program also honors the legacy of José Limón with "Chaconne," a solo that beautifully balances the power of control and the freedom of expression, set to an emotion-laden J.S. Bach work for violin.

Completing the triple bill is the company premiere of Alexei Ratmansky's "Pictures at an Exhibition." With ten dancers exploring the full range of motion and emotion, this abstract ballet is danced to Modest Mussorgsky's famed score, against the backdrop of Wassily Kandinsky's "Color Study: Squares with Concentric Circles." The performance is a feast for the senses, with dancers adorned in designs by Adeline Andre.

Tickets for the 2024/25 season are currently available as part of a subscription, with a special offer to subscribe by April 1 for the best prices of the season. Showtimes include a matinee and evening performance on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm, respectively, and a Sunday matinee on April 13, 2025, at 1:00 pm.

The event will be held at the non-premium section of the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, with a seating chart available for viewing. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets directly from the Kravis Center's official website to avoid overpaying through unauthorized ticket distributors.

Don't miss this captivating blend of ballet performances that promise to enchant and inspire. Join us at the Kravis Center for a celebration of dance that bridges the gap between the classical and the contemporary.

Spring Mix

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Daniel Hope : Chamber orchestra

Prinzregententheater

Immerse yourself in a captivating musical journey through the seasons with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia's "Fullana & Four Seasons" concert. This exceptional performance, led by the virtuosic Francisco Fullana on violin, is set to enchant audiences on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 7:30 pm, and again on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 2:30 pm. The concert will take place at the prestigious Perelman Theater, located within The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

The program promises an exploration of the four seasons through the lens of three iconic composers: Astor Piazzolla's vibrant "The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires," Antonio Vivaldi's timeless "The Four Seasons," and Philip Glass's introspective "Preludes: The American Four Seasons." Francisco Fullana, celebrated for his "amazing talent" by Gustavo Dudamel and recognized with the 2018 Avery Fisher Career Grant, will lead the performance. His interpretation is anticipated to weave the warmth of Itzhak Perlman with the aristocratic poise of Henryk Szeryng, creating an unforgettable musical experience.

The concert's duration is 80 minutes, including an intermission, allowing the audience to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of the music and the exceptional talent on display. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the seasons as never before, through the artistry of Francisco Fullana and the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia.

Fullana & Four Seasons

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

The spring sees the duality of dance take center stage — raucous and robust, raw and wild, solemn and soulful, strict and structured — in two company premieres and a Jerome Robbins classic.

Ziff Ballet Opera House

Immerse yourself in the transformative power of dance with the Boston Ballet's Winter Experience, a captivating program showcasing the evolution of ballet through a series of world premieres and reimagined classics. This extraordinary event will take place from February 22 to March 3, 2024, offering audiences a unique opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of ballet's beauty and complexity.

The Winter Experience features three remarkable ballets, each promising to enchant and inspire. Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen presents a one-act re-envisioning of Marius Petipa's "Raymonda" as "Raymonda Grand Divertissement." This homage to classical ballet is infused with new choreography and costumes, celebrating the art form's rich heritage while showcasing the technical prowess and expressive capabilities of the Boston Ballet's dancers. The lavish sets, dazzling costumes, and Alexander Glazunov's sumptuous score will transport audiences to a world of exquisite beauty and dramatic storytelling.

Helen Pickett's world premiere of "SISU" draws inspiration from the Finnish concept of inner strength and resilience. This work is a tribute to the courage and tenacity of the ballet community, particularly highlighted during challenging times. Set to the music of Mikael Karlsson, "SISU" is an exploration of change, bravery, vulnerability, and the ephemeral nature of the art of dance.

"Petal," also choreographed by Helen Pickett, offers a sensory feast of motion, light, and music. Dancers navigate the evolution of relationships through sweeping movements and innovative partnering, all set to the vibrant compositions of Philip Glass and Thomas Montgomery Newman. This colorful and dynamic ballet promises to leave audiences feeling fulfilled and hopeful.

The performance calendar for the Winter Experience is as follows:
- Thursday, Feb 22 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, Feb 23 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, Feb 24 at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, Feb 25 at 1:30 pm
- Thursday, Feb 29 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, Mar 1 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, Mar 2 at 1:30 and 7:30 pm
- Sunday, Mar 3 at 1:30 pm

This event is made possible by the generous support of the Commissioners Circle, including founding members Lisa and Tom Blumenthal, and the original development of "Petal" was facilitated by Boston Ballet with funding from the New York Choreographic Institute.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the evolving landscape of ballet, where tradition meets innovation, and the human spirit's resilience and beauty are celebrated through dance. For tickets and more information, visit the Boston Ballet's official website.

Winter Experience 2025

Boston Ballet School

From the legends of Benin, celebrated by singer Angélique Kidjo, to the rustic landscapes unfolding in the “Pastoral” Symphony, join us for a delightful moment of escape!

The “Pastoral” Symphony and the Mythology of Glass

Place des Arts

Glass’ music fuels the imagination of Angélique Kidjo, who brings Beninese legends to life with her vocal depth and power.

Angélique Kidjo Sings Glass

Join us for an enchanting evening with the award-winning harpist, Lavinia Meijer, presented by Stanford Live. This special performance is set to take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the intimate setting of The Studio. Tickets start at $45, offering you a chance to experience the mesmerizing talent of one of the most versatile harpists of the 21st century.

Lavinia Meijer, celebrated for her diverse repertoire and innovative approach to classical music, has made a significant mark on the music scene. Notably, she is the only classical artist to have reached the top 10 in the Dutch rock album charts with three consecutive albums. For this performance, Meijer will showcase an array of pieces specifically written for her by the legendary composer Philip Glass, alongside works by Ólafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm, Douglas J. Cuomo, and her own compositions.

The program for the evening includes:
- Philip Glass: Koyaanisqatsi
- Philip Glass: Metamorphosis 2 & 4
- Douglas J. Cuomo: New Work (US Premiere)
- Ólafur Arnalds: Tomorrow’s Song
- Nils Frahm: Ambre
- Lavinia Meijer: Atmospheric Rivers
- Philip Glass: Etude 16 & 17
- Philip Glass: The Hours
- Lavinia Meijer: Open Window

Doors open at 6:00 PM, allowing you ample time to find your seats and settle in for a performance that promises to be both intimate and breathtaking. Don't miss this opportunity to witness Lavinia Meijer's extraordinary talent and versatility as she brings to life a unique blend of classical and contemporary music at The Studio.

Lavinia Meijer

Ballet Des Moines presents See the Music (Hear the Dance), a mesmerizing ballet performance featuring choreography by Artistic Director Tom Mattingly. The performance opens with a world premiere collaboration between Ballet Des Moines and the acclaimed Aizuri Quartet playing the haunting strains of Philip Glass’ String Quartet No. 5. Mattingly’s choreography wields an incredible collection of world-class artists to bring the soaring piece to life, showcasing the power of live music and movement, from delicate introspection to athletic crescendos.

See the Music (Hear the Dance) Featuring Ballet Des Moines and Aizuri Quartet

Iowa State University

"Umoja," meaning unity in Swahili and the first principle of Kwanzaa, was originally composed as a simple song for a women's choir. It conveys a sense of tribal unity through a drum circle feel, traditional call-and-response, and a memorable, repetitive melody. It was rearranged into a woodwind quintet (then for orchestra in 2020) for Coleman's GRAMMY-award-winning group, Imani Winds, to serve as an anthem celebrating the ensemble's diverse heritages. 

Simone Porter Plays Philip Glass

Robinson Center

John Adams' opera Doctor Atomic tells the story of the development of the atomic bomb by Robert Oppenheimer. The original opera from 2005 does not so much recount the historical events, but focuses on the motivations and psychology of the involved individuals (Robert Oppenheimer, Kitty Oppenheimer, and a handful of scientists from the Manhattan Project). Additionally, the symphony that Adams composed a few years later based on material from his opera illustrates how unchecked thirst for knowledge can drive humanity to its own destruction. Philip Glass' Icarus at the Edge of Time, on the other hand, tells the story of a boy who travels to a black hole out of insatiable curiosity. Michaël Pas serves as the narrator in a musical story where the mythological figure of Icarus is redefined: his longing for the unattainable does not cause him to fall from the sky, but allows him to experience one of Einstein's greatest insights. Acrobat Robin Witt takes on the role of Icarus, turning this evening into a spectacular event. As a dramatic counterbalance to Adams' Doctor Atomic Symphony, Glass' Icarus at the Edge of Time offers a positive perspective on humanity's drive to test the limits of knowledge and its own impermanence.

Seasonal happening: Icarus at the Edge of Time

Queen Elisabeth Hall

### Event Description: Across the Stars - Fort Wayne Philharmonic

**Date and Time:** February 22, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm  
**Location:** Auer Performance Hall at PFW Music Center  
**Conductor:** Troy Webdell  
**Program:** GLASS - Icarus at the Edge of Time by Brian Greene  
**Ticket Information:** Single tickets on sale starting August 5

Embark on a musical adventure for the whole family with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Family Series. Tailored to ignite the imaginations of kids aged 2-12, these sensory-friendly matinee concerts provide a joyful introduction to the world of orchestral magic. Led by conductor Troy Webdell, the Family Series offers an immersive and entertaining experience, where children can explore the wonders of classical music in a family-friendly environment.

From timeless classics to contemporary compositions, each concert promises to be an engaging and delightful journey, creating lasting memories and fostering a lifelong love for music in our young audience members. This particular event features the program "Icarus at the Edge of Time" by Brian Greene, set to the mesmerizing music of Philip Glass.

Join us for "Across the Stars" and let your family be part of an unforgettable musical experience!

Across the Stars

Purdue University Fort Wayne

What can puppetry reveal about music? In a new collaboration with master puppeteer Mark Down and his team at Blind Summit, musicians and puppeteers come together to blend sound and vision, exploring the abstract and the real.

The Law of Gravity with Scottish Ensemble

Buchanan Galleries

### Event Description: The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Life: A Journey Through Time

**Date and Time:** Saturday, 15 February 2025, 8:00 PM  
**Venue:** The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

**Event Overview:**
Join The Hallé for an extraordinary evening as they present "Philip Glass: Life: A Journey Through Time." This immersive audio-visual experience is a collaboration between renowned composer Philip Glass and acclaimed photographer Frans Lanting. The event is part of a larger festival celebrating Philip Glass's most beloved works.

**Performance Details:**
- **Programme:** Glass Fran's Lanting's LIFE: A Journey Through Time
- **Featuring:**
  - **Conductor:** Colin Currie
  - **Composer:** Philip Glass

**Experience:**
Lanting’s majestic photographs will be projected on a huge screen above the orchestra, perfectly synchronized with Glass’s elegant and evolving musical textures. This one-hour performance takes the audience on an emotionally charged journey through time, from the Big Bang to the present, celebrating the splendor of life on Earth.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Price Range:** £23 to £43 (including fees)
- **Concessions and discounts available**

**Additional Information:**
This event is part of a three-day festival in collaboration with the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), featuring various performances of Philip Glass's works.

**Booking:**
Tickets are available for purchase now. Don't miss this unique celebration of nature and music.

For more details and to book your tickets, visit [The Hallé's official website](#).

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**Venue Information:**
- **The Bridgewater Hall:** Manchester’s international concert venue, designed to provide the best possible space for music.

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Experience the magic of Philip Glass's music and Frans Lanting's stunning photography in this unforgettable event. Book your tickets now and be part of this spectacular journey through time.

The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Life: A Journey Through Time

### Event Description: The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Glassworks

**Date and Time:**  
Friday, 14 February 2025, 1:00 PM

**Venue:**  
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester

**Event Overview:**  
Join The Hallé for an exquisite afternoon as they present "Philip Glass: Glassworks," a captivating chamber piece composed by the renowned Philip Glass. This performance is part of a larger festival celebrating Glass's most beloved works, in collaboration with the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM).

**Programme:**  
- **Glassworks** by Philip Glass

**Ticket Information:**  
- General Admission: £16.50 (including fees)
- Full-time Students: £8.50

**About the Work:**  
Composed in 1981, "Glassworks" is a six-movement piece designed to be accessible to a wider audience. It was released in two formats: an LP for home listening and a cassette with a headphone-specific mix for personal tape players. The work was an instant success, known for its rich and varied rhythms and textures, utilizing members of all instrument families to create a shimmering, anthemic sound.

**Featuring:**  
- **Conductor:** Colin Currie
- **Composer:** Philip Glass

**Additional Information:**  
This event is part of a three-day festival dedicated to Philip Glass, featuring other performances such as "Angélique Kidjo Ifé Songs" and "Life: A Journey Through Time" at The Bridgewater Hall.

**Booking:**  
Tickets are available for purchase now. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the mesmerizing sounds of Philip Glass live.

**Location:**  
Hallé St Peter's is situated in the heart of the resurgent area of Ancoats, providing a perfect setting for rehearsals, recordings, and small performances by The Hallé.

For more details and to book your tickets, visit [The Hallé's official website](#).

The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Glassworks

Hallé St Peter's

He composed Glassworks, a work in six movements, in 1981. Intending it to be – aptly, for the decade –‘Walkman-suitable’, he released both an LP and a tape cassette of the piece. Each had its own separate mix: the LP was intended for home listening and the cassette – with a headphone-specific mix – was intended for personal tape players.

Glass’s efforts paid off, and the work was an instant success. Chamber piece it may be, but it is no less rich and varied in its rhythms and textures, using members of all instrument families to create a shimmering, anthemic sound.

Hallé St. Peter's Chamber Series - Glassworks

Through the romance of Schoenberg’s Transfigured Night and its hope for the future, and the mesmerising modern world of Philip Glass, music will breathe life into the puppet. And the puppet, the ideal dancer not bound by the same physical laws as us, will fleetingly reveal to you the composer’s intentions, their ambitions and their ideas.

Pianist

Philip Glass

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