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Brno, Czech Rep. (Symphony No.6 “Plutonian Ode”)

January 15, 2027

https://filharmonie-brno.cz/en/program/ode-to-plutonium-amelia-2/

ODE TO PLUTONIUM & AMELIA
14. 1. 2027 19:00 – 21:00|
Janáček Theatre

PHILIP GLASS Symphony No. 6 “Ode to Plutonium” for soprano and orchestra
LAURIE ANDERSON Amelia, original version for symphony orchestra

Iva Bittová vocals (Glass)
Laurie Anderson vocals, violin, electronics
Filharmonie Brno
conductor Dennis Russell Davies

The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Allen Ginsberg, the most prominent figure of the so-called Beat Generation, and 2027 marks the 30th anniversary of his death. At the end of January 2027, Philip Glass will celebrate his 90th birthday, and in June of the same year, Laurie Anderson will celebrate her 80th. In 2027, we will commemorate the 120th anniversary of the birth of aviator Amelia Earhart and the 90th anniversary of her death. However, anniversaries are not the main focus of this concert…

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  • Date: January 15, 2027

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