Philip Glass Research Paper
Philip Glass There are only a few American composers who can be credited with adorning the public
with "art music." Out of these select few, Philip Glass a 20th century composer is considered
one of the most influential. His earliest works are considered minimalist by many critics,
however his style has evolved through many years of composing. Glass began as an experimental composer of music, until he penned his first opera in
1975, Einstein on the Beach, which became widely acclaimed. It was after this opera when Glass
became extremely prolific in the opera and theatre community. In 1980 he composed Satyagraha,
which was based on the life of Gandhi and his experiences in South Africa. This opera proved
with "art music." Out of these select few, Philip Glass a 20th century composer is considered
one of the most influential. His earliest works are considered minimalist by many critics,
however his style has evolved through many years of composing. Glass began as an experimental composer of music, until he penned his first opera in
1975, Einstein on the Beach, which became widely acclaimed. It was after this opera when Glass
became extremely prolific in the opera and theatre community. In 1980 he composed Satyagraha,
which was based on the life of Gandhi and his experiences in South Africa. This opera proved