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Philip Glass
Words Without Music is the long-awaited memoir by composer Philip Glass, often described by The New York Times as one of the most prolific and influential composers of the modern era.
Known for shaping the sound of late twentieth-century classical music, Glass reveals a different side of himself here as a reflective and engaging storyteller. The memoir traces his journey from a precocious teenager in postwar Baltimore to a world-renowned composer.
Glass recounts his early struggles, including being rejected by Juilliard School, and his formative studies in Paris under Nadia Boulanger. He reflects on key experiences that shaped his artistic vision, from travels in India, where he encountered spiritual teachers and the story of Mahatma Gandhi, to his years in New York working day jobs while pursuing music.
The memoir also explores his rise to international recognition, beginning with the groundbreaking premiere of Einstein on the Beach in 1976, and continuing through major operatic works like Satyagraha, Orphée, and Akhnaten. Along the way, Glass shares insights into collaborations with figures such as Allen Ginsberg, Ravi Shankar, Robert Wilson, Doris Lessing, and Martin Scorsese.
Blending personal reflection with cultural history, Glass offers a vivid account of the creative life, ultimately affirming the enduring power of music to shape both the artist and the world. The book also includes 32 pages of photographs.
April 6, 2015 by Liveright
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2015,
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Memoir,
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