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SUMMARY:Barcelona\, Spain (Akhnaten)
DESCRIPTION:https://www.liceubarcelona.cat/en/akhnaten \nPhilip Glass\, an influential American composer with a catalog that includes film soundtracks\, chamber music\, music for dance\, symphonies\, theatrical pieces\, and various forms of opera\, decided to dedicate a trilogy of operas to great revolutionary figures in history. Following Einstein on the Beach (1976)\, which explored notions of time and space\, and Satyagraha (1980)\, where he delved into Gandhi’s spiritual and political revelation of nonviolence\, came Akhnaten (1984)\, the culmination of this monumental portrait project. \nAkhnaten tells the story of one of the most influential figures in history: the first pharaoh to transition from worshiping a pantheon of gods to just one\, making Râ\, the Sun\, the sole deity of his kingdom. The award-winning countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo will take on the complex lead role\, alongside Rihab Chaieb as Nefertiti. \nUsing texts from the era (ancient hymns\, prayers\, and inscriptions sung in their original Egyptian\, Hebrew\, and Akkadian)\, including a poem by Akhenaten himself\, the opera traces his brilliant reign from his accession to the throne after the death of his father\, Amenhotep III\, to his downfall. Akhnaten features some iconic moments of minimalist music\, such as the fabulous Coronation Scene. \nGlass created an opera by exploring the invisible forces that influence the internal (psychological)\, interpersonal (political)\, and universal (mystical) aspects of existence\, themes uniquely represented through the composer’s mesmerizing musical lines. The opera offers a captivating portrayal of the protagonists’ deepest emotions (excitement\, fulfillment\, despair) through musical forms such as glorious hymns\, obsessive repetitions\, and painful laments: sounds that emerge from the very depths of the characters’ souls. \nSet during Akhenaten’s 17-year reign\, around 1350 BCE\, Akhnaten transports the audience to the fascinating world of ancient Egypt\, filled with rituals and codes. Philip Glass’s masterful minimalist music is paired with a stunning production by Phelim McDermott (Metropolitan Opera House and English National Opera)\, featuring stylized movements\, choreographed juggling by Gandini Juggling\, and sumptuous costumes designed by Kevin Pollard. \nThis is one of the most significant premieres in the national territory in recent decades. A hypnotic score and a sensual staging brimming with visual magic.
URL:https://philipglass.com/event/barcelona-spain-akhnaten-6/
LOCATION:Gran Teatre del Liceu\, La Rambla\, 59\, Ciutat Vella\, 08002 Barcelona\, Spain
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SUMMARY:Brussels\, Belgium (Complete Piano Etudes (Namekawa))
DESCRIPTION:https://www.bozar.be/en/calendar/maki-namekawa \n Philip Glass. The Complete Piano Etudes  \nOne of Philip Glass’ favourite pianist Maki Namekawa from Japan will perform his iconic Etudes for Piano in their entirety. Namekawa has a unique affinity with Glass’ work\, recording all of his preludes in 2014. She will take you on a journey of repeating patterns\, ranging from dark tension (Etude No. 14) to virtuoso elegance (No. 15) and melancholy beauty (No. 20)\, with each piece revealing a new world of sound. For lovers of minimalism and anyone who wants to be carried away by hypnotic piano music.
URL:https://philipglass.com/event/brussels-belgium-complete-piano-etudes-namekawa/
LOCATION:Rue Ravenstein 23\, 1000 Bruxelles\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:Riga\, Latvia\, (Double Concerto for Violin and Cello)
DESCRIPTION:https://www.lnso.lv/koncerti  \n31st October 2025 \nPiektdien\, 31. oktobrī\, plkst. 19.00 Rīgas Kongresu namā \nLNSO\, GLĀSS UN BARTOKS \nElīna BUKŠA – vijole \nKristaps BERGS – čells \nDiriģents Žiljēns MASMONDĒ (Julien Masmondet) \nProgrammā: \nKamilla Pepēna Inlandsis \nFilips GLĀSS Koncerts vijolei\, čellam un orķestrim \nBēla BARTOKS Baletsvīta “Brīnišķīgais mandarīns” \nSimfoniskās mūzikas piedzīvojumu meklētājiem – aizraujošas partitūras\, ko radījuši mūsdienu un pagājušā gadsimta radošie prāti. Ar jauno franču komponisti Kamillu Pepēnu iepazīsimies caur viņas “Klimatiskās triloģijas” pirmo daļu. Amerikāņu minimālisma garšu klausītājiem liks atcerēties Filipa Glāsa Dubultkoncerts. No 20. gadsimta skaņražiem – Bēla Bartoks un viņa krāšņā svīta no kādas īpaši skandalozas baletpantonīmas.   \nKoncerts norisinās ar Francijas institūta Latvijā atbalstu. \nKoncerts iekļauts LNSO rudens abonementā 2025\, ko iespējams iegādāties līdz 26. septembrim.
URL:https://philipglass.com/event/riga-latvia-double-concerto-for-violin-and-cello/
LOCATION:Rīgas Kongresu nams\, Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 5\, Centra rajons\, Rīga\, LV-1010\, Latvia
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