The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Philip Glass
- I don’t know what I’m doing, and it’s the not knowing that makes it interesting.
- If you don’t have a basis on which to make the choice, then you don’t have a style at all. You have a series of accidents.
- You practice, and you get better. It’s very simple.
- A new language requires a new technique. If what you’re saying doesn’t require a new language, then what you’re saying probably isn’t new.
- What you hear depends on how you focus your ear. We’re not talking about inventing a new language, but rather inventing new perceptions of existing languages.
- You get up early in the morning, and you work all day. That’s the only secret.
- The work I’ve done is the work I know, and the work I do is the work I don’t know. I don’t know what I’m doing.
- What I’ve noticed is that people who love what they do, regardless of what that might be, tend to live longer.
- There’s almost no content in terms of language at all. I don’t like using language to convey meaning. I’d rather use images and music.
- I’ve been called a minimalist composer for more than 30 years, and while I’ve never really agreed with the description, I’ve gotten used to it.
Philip Glass, born on January 31, 1937, is an American composer and pianist widely regarded as a pioneer in the minimalist music movement. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Glass initially studied mathematics and philosophy at the University of Chicago before turning his attention to music. In the early 1960s, he studied with renowned composer Nadia Boulanger in Paris and later collaborated with Ravi Shankar, absorbing influences from Eastern music.
Glass’s minimalist style is characterized by repetitive patterns and simple harmonic structures, challenging traditional notions of classical composition. His breakthrough came with the opera “Einstein on the Beach” (1976), created in collaboration with director Robert Wilson. Glass’s prolific output includes operas, symphonies, film scores, and chamber music. Notable works include the operas “Satyagraha” and “Akhnaten,” as well as film scores for movies like “Koyaanisqatsi” and “The Hours.”
Throughout his career, Glass has received numerous awards, including a Golden Globe for his score to “The Truman Show.” His impact on contemporary classical music is profound, as he continues to explore new avenues in composition, remaining a vital and influential figure in the world of music.
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