May 27th, 2026
Philip Glass will celebrate his 90th birthday with historic worldwide performances and events.![]()
Highlights of momentous seasons include: the World Premiere of Symphony No. 15, 50th Anniversary of Einstein on the Beach, global celebrations across opera, theater, dance, symphonic and chamber concerts, film, and special releases from OMM. ![]()
Glass’ 90th Birthday is January 31st, 2027![]()
For a full list of events, visit philipglass.com/glassnotes/philip-glass-90th-birthday/ and philipglass.com/events/![]()
đź“·: Rebecca Litman
May 22nd, 2026
Thank you Stephen for your generosity, for all you give to the entertainment community and the world. To the next chapter.![]()
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Stephen Colbert met his future wife, Evelyn McGee Colbert at the 1990 Spoleto Festival premiere of Philip Glass’ opera Hydrogen Jukebox. Philip Glass first appeared on The Colbert Report in 2010, when he was interviewed alongside writer Raj Patel. In 2019 Stephen graciously appeared at the Tibet House Benefit Concert to read the annual Allen Ginsberg poem. ![]()
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đź“· by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Tibet House
May 15th, 2026
Allen Ginsberg – One Hundred in honor of Allen Ginsberg’s 2026 Centennial, a three track EP of piano and poetry featuring new release Magic Psalm (Etude No. 17)![]()
Philip Glass’ original sketch for Etude No. 17, titled Etude No. 17 (Magic Psalm) was found tucked away in a book of Allen Ginsberg's poems in Glass’ library. Today, the work is realized with an archival recording of Allen Ginsberg reading his 1960 poem Magic Psalm, paired with Etude No. 17 recorded by pianist Maki Namekawa.![]()
The EP also includes Philip and Allen’s first collaboration, Wichita Vortex Sutra, and Have You Seen This Movie (Distant Figure) released in 2023 for the Allen Ginsberg Estate’s Fall of America Vol II.![]()
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April 17th, 2026
New release from Orange Mountain Music: Anton Batagov performs Prison from Einstein on the Beach, and Protest from Satyagraha, both arranged for two pianos. ![]()
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March 19th, 2026
Los Angeles, March 31st: Katia et Marielle Labèque Official present the Cocteau Trilogy at Walt Disney Hall, Los Angeles, CA![]()
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An arrangement of Philip Glass' three operas based on the films of Jean Cocteau - Les Enfants Terribles, Orphée, and La Belle et la Bête, the Cocteau Trilogy for Two Pianos arr. Michael Riesman makes its US Premiere with critically acclaimed pianists, Katia and Marielle Labeque.![]()
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Tickets on sale now: bit.ly/WDCH2526GCT
February 27th, 2026
Coming Friday March 6: 1000 Airplanes on the Roof, with Third Angle Music on OMM![]()
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February 15th, 2026
New Release from OMM: Philip Glass’s “Songs & Poems” arranged for Viola, performed by Amelia Hollander Ames #HappyValentinesDay![]()
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February 12th, 2026
Today marks Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, February 12, 1809![]()
Read the Lyceum Address: www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/lyceum.htm
February 5th, 2026
January 31st, 2027: Carnegie Hall presents Philip Glass 90th Birthday Concert, an all Philip Glass concert featuring: “Mechanical Ballet” from The Voyage, Violin Concerto No. 1, and Symphony No. 15, “Lincoln” (NY Premiere) ![]()
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More Info: www.carnegiehall.org/calendar/2027/01/31/philip-glass-the-90th-birthday-concert-0200pm![]()
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More 90th Birthday Celebrations to be announced