BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Philip Glass - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Philip Glass X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://philipglass.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Philip Glass REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270503 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260626T225824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232901Z UID:10001912-1809216000-1809302399@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Magdeburg\, Germany (Heroes Symphony) DESCRIPTION:https://www.theater-magdeburg.de/inszenierungen/ballett/sz-20262027/premieren-2627/neue-welt/ \nNeue WeltBallett von Jörg MannesMusik von Antonín Dvořák und Philip Glass \nMit diesem Ballettabend folgt Jörg Mannes einem Bedürfnis\, das in unserer Gegenwart oft leise geworden ist: dem Wunsch\, hinter die Oberfläche zu blicken\, Grenzen zu überschreiten und dem Verborgenen nachzuspüren. Im Zentrum steht die Neugier auf das Fremde – jener fragile Moment\, in dem sich eine neue Welt öffnet und noch nichts entschieden scheint.Doch dieser Moment ist ambivalent\, und die täglichen Nachrichten zeugen von Begegnungen mit dem Neuen\, die in Ablehnung und Hass münden. Wo bleibt die utopische Kraft\, durch die Angst in Faszination umschlägt und Veränderung möglich wird? Wo der Mut\, Nähe und neue Per-spektiven zuzulassen?Mit Antonín Dvořáks Sinfonie Aus der neuen Welt (1893) und der Heroes Symphony (1996) von Philip Glass erkundet Mannes das Spannungsfeld des Fremden zwischen Sehnsucht und Unsicherheit\, Zugehörigkeit und Zerstörung – und befragt tänzerisch die (Un-)Möglichkeiten einer neuen Welt. \nPremiere am Sa. 13.2.27→ Opernhaus\, BühneWeitere Termine& Tickets \nTheater MagdeburgMusikalische Leitung GMD Christian ØlandChoreografie Jörg MannesBühne Yoko SeyamaKostüm Rosa Ana ChanzáDramaturgie Esther Beisecker URL:https://philipglass.com/event/magdeburg-germany-heroes-symphony-6/ LOCATION:Theater Magdeburg – Opernhaus\, Universitätspl. 9\, 39104 Magdeburg\, Germany END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270515 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260619T065326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232903Z UID:10001859-1810252800-1810339199@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Kansas City\, MO (GlassPieces) DESCRIPTION:https://kcballet.org/events/pulse/ \nPULSE is a bold triple bill curated by Artistic Director Devon Carney\, tracing ballet’s past\, present\, and future. The evening features three extraordinary works that showcase the full range of what ballet can be — classic\, contemporary\, and completely alive. George Balanchine’s The Four Temperamentsexplores the depths of human nature through striking modernist choreography set to Paul Hindemith’s dynamic score\, highlighting precision\, strength\, and artistry. Jerome Robbins’ Glass Pieces electrifies the stage with hypnotic rhythms\, transforming Philip Glass’ iconic music into a kinetic visual feast. Completing the program\, don’t miss the bold and imaginative world premiere work by Melissa Hough\, blending emotional depth\, striking movement\, and innovative storytelling. Together\, these works celebrate the diversity\, vitality\, and excitement of contemporary ballet. URL:https://philipglass.com/event/kansas-city-mo-glasspieces-3/ LOCATION:Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts\, 1601 Broadway Blvd\, Kansas City\, MO 64108\, USA\, 601 Broadway St\, United States GEO:39.106482;-94.588084 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts 1601 Broadway Blvd Kansas City MO 64108 USA 601 Broadway St United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=601 Broadway St:geo:-94.588084,39.106482 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270516 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260619T065324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232908Z UID:10001858-1810339200-1810425599@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Kansas City\, MO (GlassPieces) DESCRIPTION:https://kcballet.org/events/pulse/ \nPULSE is a bold triple bill curated by Artistic Director Devon Carney\, tracing ballet’s past\, present\, and future. The evening features three extraordinary works that showcase the full range of what ballet can be — classic\, contemporary\, and completely alive. George Balanchine’s The Four Temperamentsexplores the depths of human nature through striking modernist choreography set to Paul Hindemith’s dynamic score\, highlighting precision\, strength\, and artistry. Jerome Robbins’ Glass Pieces electrifies the stage with hypnotic rhythms\, transforming Philip Glass’ iconic music into a kinetic visual feast. Completing the program\, don’t miss the bold and imaginative world premiere work by Melissa Hough\, blending emotional depth\, striking movement\, and innovative storytelling. Together\, these works celebrate the diversity\, vitality\, and excitement of contemporary ballet. URL:https://philipglass.com/event/kansas-city-mo-glasspieces-2/ LOCATION:Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts\, 1601 Broadway Blvd\, Kansas City\, MO 64108\, USA\, 601 Broadway St\, United States GEO:39.106482;-94.588084 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts 1601 Broadway Blvd Kansas City MO 64108 USA 601 Broadway St United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=601 Broadway St:geo:-94.588084,39.106482 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270517 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260619T065321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232906Z UID:10001857-1810425600-1810511999@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Kansas City\, MO (GlassPieces) DESCRIPTION:https://kcballet.org/events/pulse/ \nPULSE is a bold triple bill curated by Artistic Director Devon Carney\, tracing ballet’s past\, present\, and future. The evening features three extraordinary works that showcase the full range of what ballet can be — classic\, contemporary\, and completely alive. George Balanchine’s The Four Temperamentsexplores the depths of human nature through striking modernist choreography set to Paul Hindemith’s dynamic score\, highlighting precision\, strength\, and artistry. Jerome Robbins’ Glass Pieces electrifies the stage with hypnotic rhythms\, transforming Philip Glass’ iconic music into a kinetic visual feast. Completing the program\, don’t miss the bold and imaginative world premiere work by Melissa Hough\, blending emotional depth\, striking movement\, and innovative storytelling. Together\, these works celebrate the diversity\, vitality\, and excitement of contemporary ballet. URL:https://philipglass.com/event/kansas-city-mo-glasspieces/ LOCATION:Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts\, 1601 Broadway Blvd\, Kansas City\, MO 64108\, USA\, 601 Broadway St\, United States GEO:39.106482;-94.588084 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts 1601 Broadway Blvd Kansas City MO 64108 USA 601 Broadway St United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=601 Broadway St:geo:-94.588084,39.106482 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270517 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260626T225831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232911Z UID:10001913-1810425600-1810511999@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Magdeburg\, Germany (Heroes Symphony) DESCRIPTION:https://www.theater-magdeburg.de/inszenierungen/ballett/sz-20262027/premieren-2627/neue-welt/ \nNeue WeltBallett von Jörg MannesMusik von Antonín Dvořák und Philip Glass \nMit diesem Ballettabend folgt Jörg Mannes einem Bedürfnis\, das in unserer Gegenwart oft leise geworden ist: dem Wunsch\, hinter die Oberfläche zu blicken\, Grenzen zu überschreiten und dem Verborgenen nachzuspüren. Im Zentrum steht die Neugier auf das Fremde – jener fragile Moment\, in dem sich eine neue Welt öffnet und noch nichts entschieden scheint.Doch dieser Moment ist ambivalent\, und die täglichen Nachrichten zeugen von Begegnungen mit dem Neuen\, die in Ablehnung und Hass münden. Wo bleibt die utopische Kraft\, durch die Angst in Faszination umschlägt und Veränderung möglich wird? Wo der Mut\, Nähe und neue Per-spektiven zuzulassen?Mit Antonín Dvořáks Sinfonie Aus der neuen Welt (1893) und der Heroes Symphony (1996) von Philip Glass erkundet Mannes das Spannungsfeld des Fremden zwischen Sehnsucht und Unsicherheit\, Zugehörigkeit und Zerstörung – und befragt tänzerisch die (Un-)Möglichkeiten einer neuen Welt. \nPremiere am Sa. 13.2.27→ Opernhaus\, BühneWeitere Termine& Tickets \nTheater MagdeburgMusikalische Leitung GMD Christian ØlandChoreografie Jörg MannesBühne Yoko SeyamaKostüm Rosa Ana ChanzáDramaturgie Esther Beisecker URL:https://philipglass.com/event/magdeburg-germany-heroes-symphony-7/ LOCATION:Theater Magdeburg – Opernhaus\, Universitätspl. 9\, 39104 Magdeburg\, Germany END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270520 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260619T065328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232913Z UID:10001860-1810684800-1810771199@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Chicago\, IL (The Juniper Tree) DESCRIPTION:https://www.chicagooperatheater.org/2026-27-season \nTHE JUNIPER TREE \nGlass\, Moran & Yorinks\, after the Brothers Grimm) \nChicago Premiere \nMay 19 @7:30 PM | May 22 @ 3 PM | May 23 @ 3:00 PM\, 2027 \nStudebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building | 410 S Michigan Ave. \nDark\, haunting\, and deeply poetic\, The Juniper Tree is one of the most striking—and unsettling—stories from the Brothers Grimm. In its Chicago premiere\, COT brings this moving fairy tale to life in a mesmerizing operatic adaptation by composers Philip Glass and Robert Moran\, with a libretto by playwright Arthur Yorinks. \nFirst published in the Grimm collection of 1812\, The Juniper Tree tells a story that is both chilling and strangely beautiful. After a child’s mother dies beneath the branches of a juniper tree\, his father remarries\, and the new wife becomes consumed with jealousy toward her stepson. What follows is a grim tale of betrayal and violence\, but also one of transformation and rebirth. In true Grimm fashion\, the story moves through darkness toward a form of poetic justice\, where memory\, nature\, and innocence ultimately restore the world’s balance. \nThe opera emerged from a remarkable collaboration among three distinctive artistic voices. Yorinks\, known for his work in theater and visual storytelling\, shaped a libretto drawn directly from the stark imagery and symbolic power of the Grimm tale\, preserving its eerie simplicity and mythic clarity while crafting a work of haunting theatrical beauty. \nFor the music\, Glass and Moran devised an unusual collaborative approach. The two composers alternated scenes\, each writing successive portions of the opera while incorporating musical ideas introduced by the other. The result is a dynamic musical dialogue: Glass’s signature language—hypnotic rhythmic patterns\, luminous harmonies\, and a sense of suspended time—interacts with Moran’s soaring lyricism\, each composer weaving and transforming shared material to create a unified dramatic arc. \nPremiered in 1985 at the American Repertory Theater\, The Juniper Tree stands as a rare example of two major composers collaborating as equal partners on a full-length opera\, achieving a score of striking cohesion and expressive depth. \nThe Chicago premiere at COT arrives at a particularly fitting moment\, as opera companies around the world celebrate Glass’s 90th birthday in 2027\, recognizing the profound impact his work has had on contemporary opera. This new production will be directed by COT General Director Lawrence Edelson and conducted by Brian DeMaris\, General Director of Arizona Opera\, in his company debut. The cast features Grammy Award winning soprano Janai Brugger\, soprano Veronique Filloux\, mezzo soprano Emily Treigle and Ryan Center alum Laureano Quant\, who returns to the company after his critically acclaimed company debut in Salieri’s Falstaff this past season. \nCOT thanks Virginia Tobiason for her generous Leadership Support of The Juniper Tree. URL:https://philipglass.com/event/chicago-il-the-juniper-tree/ LOCATION:Fine Arts Building\, 410 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60605\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270522 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260619T065333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232920Z UID:10001861-1810857600-1810943999@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Kansas City\, MO (GlassPieces) DESCRIPTION:https://kcballet.org/events/pulse/ \nPULSE is a bold triple bill curated by Artistic Director Devon Carney\, tracing ballet’s past\, present\, and future. The evening features three extraordinary works that showcase the full range of what ballet can be — classic\, contemporary\, and completely alive. George Balanchine’s The Four Temperamentsexplores the depths of human nature through striking modernist choreography set to Paul Hindemith’s dynamic score\, highlighting precision\, strength\, and artistry. Jerome Robbins’ Glass Pieces electrifies the stage with hypnotic rhythms\, transforming Philip Glass’ iconic music into a kinetic visual feast. Completing the program\, don’t miss the bold and imaginative world premiere work by Melissa Hough\, blending emotional depth\, striking movement\, and innovative storytelling. Together\, these works celebrate the diversity\, vitality\, and excitement of contemporary ballet. URL:https://philipglass.com/event/kansas-city-mo-glasspieces-4/ LOCATION:Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts\, 1601 Broadway Blvd\, Kansas City\, MO 64108\, USA\, 601 Broadway St\, United States GEO:39.106482;-94.588084 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts 1601 Broadway Blvd Kansas City MO 64108 USA 601 Broadway St United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=601 Broadway St:geo:-94.588084,39.106482 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270523 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260619T065335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232928Z UID:10001862-1810944000-1811030399@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Chicago\, IL (The Juniper Tree) DESCRIPTION:https://www.chicagooperatheater.org/2026-27-season \nTHE JUNIPER TREE \nGlass\, Moran & Yorinks\, after the Brothers Grimm) \nChicago Premiere \nMay 19 @7:30 PM | May 22 @ 3 PM | May 23 @ 3:00 PM\, 2027 \nStudebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building | 410 S Michigan Ave. \nDark\, haunting\, and deeply poetic\, The Juniper Tree is one of the most striking—and unsettling—stories from the Brothers Grimm. In its Chicago premiere\, COT brings this moving fairy tale to life in a mesmerizing operatic adaptation by composers Philip Glass and Robert Moran\, with a libretto by playwright Arthur Yorinks. \nFirst published in the Grimm collection of 1812\, The Juniper Tree tells a story that is both chilling and strangely beautiful. After a child’s mother dies beneath the branches of a juniper tree\, his father remarries\, and the new wife becomes consumed with jealousy toward her stepson. What follows is a grim tale of betrayal and violence\, but also one of transformation and rebirth. In true Grimm fashion\, the story moves through darkness toward a form of poetic justice\, where memory\, nature\, and innocence ultimately restore the world’s balance. \nThe opera emerged from a remarkable collaboration among three distinctive artistic voices. Yorinks\, known for his work in theater and visual storytelling\, shaped a libretto drawn directly from the stark imagery and symbolic power of the Grimm tale\, preserving its eerie simplicity and mythic clarity while crafting a work of haunting theatrical beauty. \nFor the music\, Glass and Moran devised an unusual collaborative approach. The two composers alternated scenes\, each writing successive portions of the opera while incorporating musical ideas introduced by the other. The result is a dynamic musical dialogue: Glass’s signature language—hypnotic rhythmic patterns\, luminous harmonies\, and a sense of suspended time—interacts with Moran’s soaring lyricism\, each composer weaving and transforming shared material to create a unified dramatic arc. \nPremiered in 1985 at the American Repertory Theater\, The Juniper Tree stands as a rare example of two major composers collaborating as equal partners on a full-length opera\, achieving a score of striking cohesion and expressive depth. \nThe Chicago premiere at COT arrives at a particularly fitting moment\, as opera companies around the world celebrate Glass’s 90th birthday in 2027\, recognizing the profound impact his work has had on contemporary opera. This new production will be directed by COT General Director Lawrence Edelson and conducted by Brian DeMaris\, General Director of Arizona Opera\, in his company debut. The cast features Grammy Award winning soprano Janai Brugger\, soprano Veronique Filloux\, mezzo soprano Emily Treigle and Ryan Center alum Laureano Quant\, who returns to the company after his critically acclaimed company debut in Salieri’s Falstaff this past season. \nCOT thanks Virginia Tobiason for her generous Leadership Support of The Juniper Tree. URL:https://philipglass.com/event/chicago-il-the-juniper-tree-2/ LOCATION:Fine Arts Building\, 410 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60605\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270523 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260619T065337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232926Z UID:10001863-1810944000-1811030399@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Kansas City\, MO (GlassPieces) DESCRIPTION:https://kcballet.org/events/pulse/ \nPULSE is a bold triple bill curated by Artistic Director Devon Carney\, tracing ballet’s past\, present\, and future. The evening features three extraordinary works that showcase the full range of what ballet can be — classic\, contemporary\, and completely alive. George Balanchine’s The Four Temperamentsexplores the depths of human nature through striking modernist choreography set to Paul Hindemith’s dynamic score\, highlighting precision\, strength\, and artistry. Jerome Robbins’ Glass Pieces electrifies the stage with hypnotic rhythms\, transforming Philip Glass’ iconic music into a kinetic visual feast. Completing the program\, don’t miss the bold and imaginative world premiere work by Melissa Hough\, blending emotional depth\, striking movement\, and innovative storytelling. Together\, these works celebrate the diversity\, vitality\, and excitement of contemporary ballet. URL:https://philipglass.com/event/kansas-city-mo-glasspieces-5/ LOCATION:Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts\, 1601 Broadway Blvd\, Kansas City\, MO 64108\, USA\, 601 Broadway St\, United States GEO:39.106482;-94.588084 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts 1601 Broadway Blvd Kansas City MO 64108 USA 601 Broadway St United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=601 Broadway St:geo:-94.588084,39.106482 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270523 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260729T235801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232933Z UID:10002030-1810944000-1811030399@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Copenhagen\, Denmark (Ballet: In Creases) DESCRIPTION:https://www.kglteater.dk/en/ballet/2627/giant-steps \nDet Kongelige Teater og Kapel\, Refshalevej 173A\, 1432 København\, Denmark \nBallet: In Creases \nCREATIVE TEAM \nDIRIGENTMatthew Rowe \nKOREOGRAFIJustin PeckPam TanowitzUlysses Dove \nKOMPONISTArvo PärtPhilip GlassTed Hearne \nKOSTUMEDESIGNHarriet JungJustin PeckMarc HappelReid Bartelme \nSCENOGRAFI OG KOSTUMEDESIGNJorge Gallardo \nLYSDESIGNBjörn NilssonMark StanleyMartin SäfströmSimon Bennison \nCAST URL:https://philipglass.com/event/copenhagen-denmark-ballet-in-creases/ LOCATION:Det Kongelige Teater og Kapel\, Refshalevej 173A\, 1432 København\, Denmark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270524 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260619T065339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232931Z UID:10001864-1811030400-1811116799@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Kansas City\, MO (GlassPieces) DESCRIPTION:https://kcballet.org/events/pulse/ \nPULSE is a bold triple bill curated by Artistic Director Devon Carney\, tracing ballet’s past\, present\, and future. The evening features three extraordinary works that showcase the full range of what ballet can be — classic\, contemporary\, and completely alive. George Balanchine’s The Four Temperamentsexplores the depths of human nature through striking modernist choreography set to Paul Hindemith’s dynamic score\, highlighting precision\, strength\, and artistry. Jerome Robbins’ Glass Pieces electrifies the stage with hypnotic rhythms\, transforming Philip Glass’ iconic music into a kinetic visual feast. Completing the program\, don’t miss the bold and imaginative world premiere work by Melissa Hough\, blending emotional depth\, striking movement\, and innovative storytelling. Together\, these works celebrate the diversity\, vitality\, and excitement of contemporary ballet. URL:https://philipglass.com/event/kansas-city-mo-glasspieces-6/ LOCATION:Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts\, 1601 Broadway Blvd\, Kansas City\, MO 64108\, USA\, 601 Broadway St\, United States GEO:39.106482;-94.588084 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts 1601 Broadway Blvd Kansas City MO 64108 USA 601 Broadway St United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=601 Broadway St:geo:-94.588084,39.106482 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270524 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260619T065342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232922Z UID:10001865-1811030400-1811116799@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Chicago\, IL (The Juniper Tree) DESCRIPTION:https://www.chicagooperatheater.org/2026-27-season \nTHE JUNIPER TREE \nGlass\, Moran & Yorinks\, after the Brothers Grimm) \nChicago Premiere \nMay 19 @7:30 PM | May 22 @ 3 PM | May 23 @ 3:00 PM\, 2027 \nStudebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building | 410 S Michigan Ave. \nDark\, haunting\, and deeply poetic\, The Juniper Tree is one of the most striking—and unsettling—stories from the Brothers Grimm. In its Chicago premiere\, COT brings this moving fairy tale to life in a mesmerizing operatic adaptation by composers Philip Glass and Robert Moran\, with a libretto by playwright Arthur Yorinks. \nFirst published in the Grimm collection of 1812\, The Juniper Tree tells a story that is both chilling and strangely beautiful. After a child’s mother dies beneath the branches of a juniper tree\, his father remarries\, and the new wife becomes consumed with jealousy toward her stepson. What follows is a grim tale of betrayal and violence\, but also one of transformation and rebirth. In true Grimm fashion\, the story moves through darkness toward a form of poetic justice\, where memory\, nature\, and innocence ultimately restore the world’s balance. \nThe opera emerged from a remarkable collaboration among three distinctive artistic voices. Yorinks\, known for his work in theater and visual storytelling\, shaped a libretto drawn directly from the stark imagery and symbolic power of the Grimm tale\, preserving its eerie simplicity and mythic clarity while crafting a work of haunting theatrical beauty. \nFor the music\, Glass and Moran devised an unusual collaborative approach. The two composers alternated scenes\, each writing successive portions of the opera while incorporating musical ideas introduced by the other. The result is a dynamic musical dialogue: Glass’s signature language—hypnotic rhythmic patterns\, luminous harmonies\, and a sense of suspended time—interacts with Moran’s soaring lyricism\, each composer weaving and transforming shared material to create a unified dramatic arc. \nPremiered in 1985 at the American Repertory Theater\, The Juniper Tree stands as a rare example of two major composers collaborating as equal partners on a full-length opera\, achieving a score of striking cohesion and expressive depth. \nThe Chicago premiere at COT arrives at a particularly fitting moment\, as opera companies around the world celebrate Glass’s 90th birthday in 2027\, recognizing the profound impact his work has had on contemporary opera. This new production will be directed by COT General Director Lawrence Edelson and conducted by Brian DeMaris\, General Director of Arizona Opera\, in his company debut. The cast features Grammy Award winning soprano Janai Brugger\, soprano Veronique Filloux\, mezzo soprano Emily Treigle and Ryan Center alum Laureano Quant\, who returns to the company after his critically acclaimed company debut in Salieri’s Falstaff this past season. \nCOT thanks Virginia Tobiason for her generous Leadership Support of The Juniper Tree. URL:https://philipglass.com/event/chicago-il-the-juniper-tree-3/ LOCATION:Fine Arts Building\, 410 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60605\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270524 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260729T235804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232924Z UID:10002031-1811030400-1811116799@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Copenhagen\, Denmark (Ballet: In Creases) DESCRIPTION:https://www.kglteater.dk/en/ballet/2627/giant-steps \nDet Kongelige Teater og Kapel\, Refshalevej 173A\, 1432 København\, Denmark \nBallet: In Creases \nCREATIVE TEAM \nDIRIGENTMatthew Rowe \nKOREOGRAFIJustin PeckPam TanowitzUlysses Dove \nKOMPONISTArvo PärtPhilip GlassTed Hearne \nKOSTUMEDESIGNHarriet JungJustin PeckMarc HappelReid Bartelme \nSCENOGRAFI OG KOSTUMEDESIGNJorge Gallardo \nLYSDESIGNBjörn NilssonMark StanleyMartin SäfströmSimon Bennison \nCAST URL:https://philipglass.com/event/copenhagen-denmark-ballet-in-creases-2/ LOCATION:Det Kongelige Teater og Kapel\, Refshalevej 173A\, 1432 København\, Denmark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270526 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260722T232728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232935Z UID:10001975-1811203200-1811289599@philipglass.com SUMMARY:New York\, NY (Met Opera Diamond Jubilee) DESCRIPTION:https://www.metopera.org/season/2026-27-special-presentation/diamond-jubilee/ \nFULLY STAGED SCENES STARRING OPERA’S GREATEST STARS \nSixty years after the opening of the new Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center ushered in a spectacular new age of grand opera\, the Met celebrates the diamond anniversary of its magnificent home with a glittering gala—conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin and fully staged by director Julian Crouch\, with immersive video and projections by 59 Studio\, and featuring a dazzling array of opera’s brightest stars and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus. The program will include a broad selection of arias\, duets\, and scenes from more than 30 operas\, including thrilling excerpts from Die Walküre\, Der Rosenkavalier\, La Forza del Destino\, Akhnaten\, Pagliacci\, Romeo et Juliette\, and The Queen of Spades. In addition to the star-studded performance\, the historic evening will include a special gala dinner. \nFEATURING: \nAigul Akhmetshina | Roberto Alagna | Xabier Anduaga | SeokJong Baek | Piotr Beczała | Ben Bliss |J’Nai Bridges | Lawrence Brownlee | Anthony Roth Costanzo | Lise Davidsen | Freddie De Tommaso | Joyce DiDonato | Ying Fang | Rosa Feola | Gerald Finley | Renée Fleming | George Gagnidze | Elīna Garanča | Ryan Speedo Green | Asmik Grigorian | Leah Hawkins | Brian Jagde | Aleksandra Kurzak | Isabel Leonard | Will Liverman | Peter Mattei | Latonia Moore | Erin Morley | Jakub Józef Orliński | Ailyn Pérez | Matthew Polenzani | Sondra Radvanovsky | Nadine Sierra | Elza van den Heever | Christian Van Horn | Sonya Yoncheva URL:https://philipglass.com/event/new-york-ny-met-opera-diamond-jubilee/ LOCATION:Metropolitan Opera House\, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, NY 10023\, USA\, 2 Lincoln Center Plz\, United States GEO:40.770528;-73.980111 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metropolitan Opera House 30 Lincoln Center Plaza New York NY 10023 USA 2 Lincoln Center Plz United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Lincoln Center Plz:geo:-73.980111,40.770528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270527 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260729T235813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232944Z UID:10002032-1811289600-1811375999@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Copenhagen\, Denmark (Ballet: In Creases) DESCRIPTION:https://www.kglteater.dk/en/ballet/2627/giant-steps \nDet Kongelige Teater og Kapel\, Refshalevej 173A\, 1432 København\, Denmark \nBallet: In Creases \nCREATIVE TEAM \nDIRIGENTMatthew Rowe \nKOREOGRAFIJustin PeckPam TanowitzUlysses Dove \nKOMPONISTArvo PärtPhilip GlassTed Hearne \nKOSTUMEDESIGNHarriet JungJustin PeckMarc HappelReid Bartelme \nSCENOGRAFI OG KOSTUMEDESIGNJorge Gallardo \nLYSDESIGNBjörn NilssonMark StanleyMartin SäfströmSimon Bennison \nCAST URL:https://philipglass.com/event/copenhagen-denmark-ballet-in-creases-3/ LOCATION:Det Kongelige Teater og Kapel\, Refshalevej 173A\, 1432 København\, Denmark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270528 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260619T065346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232938Z UID:10001867-1811376000-1811462399@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Paris\, France (The Cocteau Trilogie) DESCRIPTION:May 27\, 2027 \nProgram  \nPhilip Glass Orphée\, La Belle et la Bête\, Les Enfants terribles pour deux pianos \n Katia Labèque \, piano Marielle Labèque \, piano  \n Cyril Teste \, artistic Nina Chalot \, scenographer Francis Kurkdjian \, création de parfums Mehdi Toutain-Lopez \, création numérique\, lumière \nKatia and Marielle Labèque perform the suites for two pianos from the three operas making up Philip Glass’s Cocteau Trilogy in a staging designed by Nina Chalot and Cyril Teste\, in harmony with a new fragrance by Francis Kurkdjian. \nRevival of the production Philharmonie de ParisCo-production Barbican Centre\, National Concert Hall – Dublin\, Cité musicale – Metz\, Opéra National de Bordeaux\,La Comète Scène Nationale de Châlons-en-Champagne\, Les Nuits de FourvièreWith the support of Maison Francis Kurkdjian \nFind out more: https://philharmoniedeparis.fr/en/activite/29408?itemId=145874 URL:https://philipglass.com/event/paris-france-the-cocteau-trilogie-2/ LOCATION:Paris Philharmonic\, 221 Av. Jean Jaurès au 6e étage\, 75019 Paris\, France END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270529 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260619T065344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232951Z UID:10001866-1811462400-1811548799@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Paris\, France (The Cocteau Trilogie) DESCRIPTION:May 28\, 2027 \nProgram  \nPhilip Glass Orphée\, La Belle et la Bête\, Les Enfants terribles pour deux pianos \n Katia Labèque \, piano Marielle Labèque \, piano  \n Cyril Teste \, artistic Nina Chalot \, scenographer Francis Kurkdjian \, création de parfums Mehdi Toutain-Lopez \, création numérique\, lumière \nKatia and Marielle Labèque perform the suites for two pianos from the three operas making up Philip Glass’s Cocteau Trilogy in a staging designed by Nina Chalot and Cyril Teste\, in harmony with a new fragrance by Francis Kurkdjian. \nRevival of the production Philharmonie de ParisCo-production Barbican Centre\, National Concert Hall – Dublin\, Cité musicale – Metz\, Opéra National de Bordeaux\,La Comète Scène Nationale de Châlons-en-Champagne\, Les Nuits de FourvièreWith the support of Maison Francis Kurkdjian \nFind out more: https://philharmoniedeparis.fr/en/activite/29408?itemId=145874 URL:https://philipglass.com/event/paris-france-the-cocteau-trilogie/ LOCATION:Paris Philharmonic\, 221 Av. Jean Jaurès au 6e étage\, 75019 Paris\, France END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270530 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260619T065350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232946Z UID:10001868-1811548800-1811635199@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Paris\, France (The Cocteau Trilogie) DESCRIPTION:May 29\, 2027 \nProgram  \nPhilip Glass Orphée\, La Belle et la Bête\, Les Enfants terribles pour deux pianos \n Katia Labèque \, piano Marielle Labèque \, piano  \n Cyril Teste \, artistic Nina Chalot \, scenographer Francis Kurkdjian \, création de parfums Mehdi Toutain-Lopez \, création numérique\, lumière \nKatia and Marielle Labèque perform the suites for two pianos from the three operas making up Philip Glass’s Cocteau Trilogy in a staging designed by Nina Chalot and Cyril Teste\, in harmony with a new fragrance by Francis Kurkdjian. \nRevival of the production Philharmonie de ParisCo-production Barbican Centre\, National Concert Hall – Dublin\, Cité musicale – Metz\, Opéra National de Bordeaux\,La Comète Scène Nationale de Châlons-en-Champagne\, Les Nuits de FourvièreWith the support of Maison Francis Kurkdjian \nFind out more: https://philharmoniedeparis.fr/en/activite/29408?itemId=145874 URL:https://philipglass.com/event/paris-france-the-cocteau-trilogie-3/ LOCATION:Paris Philharmonic\, 221 Av. Jean Jaurès au 6e étage\, 75019 Paris\, France END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270530 DTSTAMP:20260803T112050 CREATED:20260729T235815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T232948Z UID:10002033-1811548800-1811635199@philipglass.com SUMMARY:Copenhagen\, Denmark (Ballet: In Creases) DESCRIPTION:https://www.kglteater.dk/en/ballet/2627/giant-steps \nDet Kongelige Teater og Kapel\, Refshalevej 173A\, 1432 København\, Denmark \nBallet: In Creases \nCREATIVE TEAM \nDIRIGENTMatthew Rowe \nKOREOGRAFIJustin PeckPam TanowitzUlysses Dove \nKOMPONISTArvo PärtPhilip GlassTed Hearne \nKOSTUMEDESIGNHarriet JungJustin PeckMarc HappelReid Bartelme \nSCENOGRAFI OG KOSTUMEDESIGNJorge Gallardo \nLYSDESIGNBjörn NilssonMark StanleyMartin SäfströmSimon Bennison \nCAST URL:https://philipglass.com/event/copenhagen-denmark-ballet-in-creases-4/ LOCATION:Det Kongelige Teater og Kapel\, Refshalevej 173A\, 1432 København\, Denmark END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR