Philip Glass quotes

Philip Glass is an American composer celebrated for his pioneering work in minimalism and contemporary classical music. His compositions, known for repetitive structures and hypnotic rhythms, have influenced music, film, and theater worldwide. He continues to inspire generations of musicians and artists with his innovative sound. Here are 4 of his quotes:

What came to me as a revelation was the use of rhythm in developing an overall structure in music. (Philip Glass)
Traditions are imploding and exploding everywhere - everything is coming together, for better or worse, and we can no longer pretend we're all living in different worlds because we're on different continents. View quote
Philip Glass
You practice and you get better. It's very simple. View quote
Philip Glass
I travel the world, and I'm happy to say that America is still the great melting pot - maybe a chunky stew rather than a melting pot at this point, but you know what I mean. View quote
Philip Glass

Philip Glass

Philip Glass - Image
Photo: Pasquale Salerno, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: American Composer
Born: January 31, 1937
Quotes count: 4

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