Philip Glass Ensemble
Thu 09 Oct
|Prague Congress Center
The Philip Glass Ensemble, a legendary ensemble founded in 1968 in New York by composer Philip Glass, will perform for the first time at the Prague Congress Center. The concert will take place on October 9, 2025. The audience will have a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the works of one of the most influential composers of our time, whose music
Time & Location
09 Oct 2025, 19:00 – 22:00
Prague Congress Center, May 5, 1640/65, 140 21 Prague 4-Nusle, Czech Republic
About the event
Under the direction of Michael Riesman, the key concert pieces that defined the minimalist style will be performed - Music in Twelve Parts , Einstein on the Beach and Music with Changing Parts .
Philip Glass is best known for his music for Godfrey Reggio's cult film trilogy Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi and Naqoyqatsi. Other notable film credits include the music for the Oscar-winning film The Hours starring Nicole Kidman, and Martin Scorsese's fascinating biographical drama Kundun, which chronicles the life journey of the current Dalai Lama.
Throughout his career, Glass has collaborated with artists such as David Bowie, Brian Eno, Paul Simon and Mick Jagger, which has made his music popular across generations.
Don't miss a unique concert full of emotional and hypnotic melodies by a composer whose work changed the world of music and film.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of an exceptional musical celebration and experience…