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Philip Glass 90: Grand Evening Concert

Lavinia Meijer & Cappella Amsterdam
Sat 30 Jan / 20:15
Sat 30 Jan ’27
20:15
  • Sat 30 Jan ’27
    20:15
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To mark the ninetieth birthday of Philip Glass, this program presents highlights from his vast oeuvre: minimal music at its very best.

Programme

Caroline Shaw t.b.d.
David Lang t.b.d.
Philip Glass The Funeral, from: Akhenaten
Philip Glass The Temple, from: Akhnaten
Philip Glass Metamorphoses II
Philip Glass Freezing, from: Songs from Liquid Days
Philip Glass Vessels, from: Koyaanisqatsi
Philip Glass Knee Play III, from: Einstein on the Beach
Philip Glass from: Hydrogen Jukebox:
# 9 Under Silver Wing From CROSSING NATION
#13 from CABIN IN THE ROCKIES
#15 from THE GREEN AUTOMOBILE
#16 from C.I.A. DOPE CALYPSO
#17 Everybody's Fantasy from NAGASAKI DAYS

Harpist Lavinia Meijer and pianist/arranger Feico Deutekom, leading interpreters of his work for many years, join forces with Cappella Amsterdam and conductor Cyrille Nanchen to bring Glass’s music to life in a new choral program. In it, Glass is placed within the broader landscape of minimal music, alongside works by, among others, Caroline Shaw and David Lang.

A celebration of Glass’s music is anything but a light tribute; rather, it confronts the themes that have made his work so urgent for decades. The program explores themes of war, tension, and the hope for redemption.

Cloakroom and drink  
Cloakroom and an intermission drink are included. If the event does not have an intermission, you will receive the drink afterwards.  

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A long-standing connection with Philip Glass
In 2011, Lavinia Meijer met Philip Glass during a concert in Amsterdam, marking the beginning of a close artistic relationship. Shortly thereafter, her widely acclaimed CD of harp arrangements of Metamorphosis —originally written for piano— was released.

Together with pianist and arranger Feico Deutekom, a specialist in Glass’s work and, among other roles, affiliated with the Philip Glass Ensemble, they have since developed several programs centered on his music. For this occasion, they have arranged a selection of his most well-known works for harp, piano, and choir.

Ooievaarspas discount  
Ooievaarspas holders are eligible for a discount on the ticket price for this concert. To book tickets, we need to see your Ooievaarspas for registration purposes. Please contact our booking office to book your tickets.  

Credits

Cappella Amsterdam 
Lavinia Meijer harp and arrangement
Feico Deutekom piano and arrangement
Yifan Du percussion
Cyrille Nanchen conductor

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