Glass 90

Glass 90 brings the immersive world of Philip Glass to the screen with a spell-binding blend of harmony and rhythm, staged by Cappella Amsterdam under conductor Cyrille Nanchen and the soaring voice of harpist Lavinia Meijer. In a luminous dialogue between voices, Glass himself notes that Meijer's arrangements “give me new insights into my own music,” and the harpist replies that “with Glass, everything I was looking for in my life falls into place.” Their musical partnership is truly a match made in heaven, promising an evening that feels both fresh and undeniably familiar. The film opens with iconic fragments from Glass’s operas—Akhnaten’s ethereal pulses, the cinematic narrative of *Einstein on the Beach*, and the hypnotic avenue of *Koyaanisqatsi*—followed by the dynamic drive of *Hydrogen Jukebox*. A dedicated solo for harp reveals Glass’s intimate lyricism, while the ensemble interweaves with pieces by contemporary composers Caroline Shaw and David Lang. Harp and choir move in tandem, inviting audiences into intimate solos, serene a cappella solos, tranquil suites, and bright, rhythmic calls that showcase the full palette of the “Glass room.” Join us for this cinematic celebration of Glass’s timeless voice, where the sublime interplay of harp and choir transcends genre and time—an experience that feels like stepping into both a concert hall and a living, breathing film. Details & tickets.