A Tribute to Philip Glass

Dive into a sonic celebration of water and rhythm with “A Tribute to Philip Glass,” a captivating concert film featuring the Alexej Gerassimez Percussion Group. Led by the world‑renowned percussion virtuoso Alexej Gerassimez—who began playing at six and has since topped the international percussion Olympus—alongside Emil Kuyumcuyan, Lukas Böhm, and Simon Klavžar, this program weaves the hypnotically flowing works of 90‑year‑old minimalist legend Philip Glass with Gerassimez’s own evocative compositions. Central to the evening is Gerassimez’s masterful 1993 suite “Águas da Amazônia,” a lush homage to the many tributaries of the Amazon, performed on an expansive array of percussion instruments that bring the water motif to life. Highlights include Gerassimez’s “Suite of Elements (Auszüge) / Soul of Bottle,” select excerpts from Glass’s String Quartet No. 3 “Mishima” (based on Paul Schrader’s 1985 film soundtrack), and other dazzling passages. Join us for this immersive, elemental concert experience that blends legacy with innovation—where every beat echoes the flowing current of musical brilliance. Details & tickets.