Listening to Philip Glass
The composer speaks with Tricycle.
Philip Glass
Philip Glass is a composer and performer who lives in New York City. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential contemporary classical composers, particularly because of his innovative minimalist style. A member of Tricycle’s Board of Advisors since its first issue, he was chair of its Board of Trustees from 2006 on and is now a chair emeritus.
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