Philip Glass 90: Grand Evening Concert

Philip Glass 90: Grand Evening Concert invites you to witness a masterful celebration of minimalist music brought to life by Cappella Amsterdam, conducted by Cyrille Nanchen and featuring the luminous harp of Lavinia Meijer. In this immersive concert film, audiences are transported through the unmistakably clear, repetitive language that defines Glass’s signature style, as each piece unfolds with the exhilaration of a live performance captured on film. First, the program explores Glass’s operatic legacy with excerpts from *Akhnaten* and *Einstein on the Beach*, then greets the viewer with the sweeping cinematic score of *Koyaanisqatsi* and a solo carving by the harp that showcases Glass’s deft handling of melodic and rhythmic structure. Following this, the film expands the narrative into the broader landscape of minimal music, highlighting contemporary composers such as Caroline Shaw and David Lang, whose works mirror the same careful attention to sound and pattern. The concert weaves an alternating dialogue between harp and choir, moving seamlessly from intimate solos to serene a cappella moments, from tranquil passages to more rhythmic pulses. Highlights include: - Caroline Shaw – *n.t.b.* - David Lang – *n.t.b.* - Philip Glass – *The Funeral* (from *Akhenaten*) - Philip Glass – *The Temple* (from *Akhenaten*) - 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 – *Hydrogen Jukebox:*      • #9 – *Under Silver Wing* (from *Crossing Nation*)      • #13 – *Cabin in the Rockies*      • #15 – *The Green Automobile*      • #16 – *C.I.A. Dope Calypso*      • #17 – *Everybody’s Fantasy* (from *Nagasaki Days*) This riveting program promises a night that evolves from quiet introspection to energizing bursts, perfectly capturing Philip Glass’s vast oeuvre. Join us in this grand evening and let the minimal, intricate textures of Glass resonate long after the final curtain. (Details and tickets available in the external links.)