Glass, Philip
Overview
| Works: | 2,476 works in 7,283 publications in 13 languages and 95,362 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Documentary films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Nonfiction films Action and adventure films Biography Fantasy films Biographical films Superhero films |
| Roles: | Author, Composer, Performer, Instrumentalist, Interviewee, Conductor, Musician, Librettist, Arranger, Singer, Bibliographic antecedent, Lyricist, Depicted, 233, Other, Redactor, Creator, Photographer, Editor, Actor, Commentator, Honoree, Contributor, Dedicatee, Author of introduction, Originator, Artist, Engraver, Adapter |
| Classifications: | PN1997.2, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Philip Glass
- Words without music : a memoir by Philip Glass( Book )
- Singing archaeology : Philip Glass's Akhnaten by John Richardson( )
- Music by Philip Glass by Philip Glass( Book )
- Four musical minimalists : La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Steve Reich, Philip Glass by Keith Potter( Book )
- Writings on Glass : essays, interviews, criticism by Richard Kostelanetz( Book )
- American minimal music : La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Steve Reich, Philip Glass by Wim Mertens( Book )
- Glass : a portrait by Robert Maycock( Book )
- Shared meanings in the film music of Philip Glass : music, multimedia and postminimalism by Tristian Evans( Book )
- Words without music : a memoir by Philip Glass( Recording )
- The All-Star Orchestra. Beethoven, Symphony no. 5 ; Philip Glass, Harmonium mountain( Visual )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music by Laura Hightower( )
- Writings on Glass : essays, interviews, criticism by Richard Kostelanetz( Book )
- 4 American composers( Visual )
- Einstein on the beach by Philip Glass( )
- 600 lines by Philip Glass( )
- Company : for string quartet or string orchestra by Philip Glass( )
- Satyagraha : M.K. Gandhi in South Africa : an opera in three acts by Philip Glass( )
- Variations on the death of Trotsky and other short comedies by David Ives( Book )
- String quartet (1966) by Philip Glass( )
- Glass : a portrait of Philip in twelve parts by Scott Hicks( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Philip Glass
The Hours by
Stephen Daldry(
Visual
)
80 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 3,012 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1929, Virginia Woolf is starting to write her novel, 'Mrs. Dalloway, ' under the care of doctors and family. In 1951, Laura Brown is planning for her husband's birthday, but is preoccupied with reading Woolf's novel. In 2001, Clarrisa Vaughn is planning an award party for her friend, an author dying of AIDS. Taking place over one day, all three stories are interconnected with the novel: one is writing it, one is reading it, and one is living it
80 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 3,012 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1929, Virginia Woolf is starting to write her novel, 'Mrs. Dalloway, ' under the care of doctors and family. In 1951, Laura Brown is planning for her husband's birthday, but is preoccupied with reading Woolf's novel. In 2001, Clarrisa Vaughn is planning an award party for her friend, an author dying of AIDS. Taking place over one day, all three stories are interconnected with the novel: one is writing it, one is reading it, and one is living it
The illusionist by
Sylvain Chomet(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 2006 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 2,487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The acclaimed illusionist Eisenheim has not only captured the imaginations of all of Vienna, but also the interest of the ambitious Crown Prince Leopold. When Leopold's new fiancée rekindles a childhood fascination with Eisenheim, the Prince's interest evolves into obsession. Suddenly the city's Chief Inspector finds himself investigating a shocking crime. But even as the Inspector engages him in a dramatic challenge of wills, Eisenheim prepares for the most impressive illusion yet
36 editions published between 2006 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 2,487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The acclaimed illusionist Eisenheim has not only captured the imaginations of all of Vienna, but also the interest of the ambitious Crown Prince Leopold. When Leopold's new fiancée rekindles a childhood fascination with Eisenheim, the Prince's interest evolves into obsession. Suddenly the city's Chief Inspector finds himself investigating a shocking crime. But even as the Inspector engages him in a dramatic challenge of wills, Eisenheim prepares for the most impressive illusion yet
The Fog of War : Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara by
Errol Morris(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 2003 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 2,183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of American politics and military policies as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense, under President Kennedy and President Johnson, Robert S. McNamara. McNamara is a controversial and influential political figure. He offers a candid journey through some of the most seminal events in contemporary American history. He offers insights into the 1945 fire bombing of Tokyo, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the effects of the Vietnam War
33 editions published between 2003 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 2,183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of American politics and military policies as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense, under President Kennedy and President Johnson, Robert S. McNamara. McNamara is a controversial and influential political figure. He offers a candid journey through some of the most seminal events in contemporary American history. He offers insights into the 1945 fire bombing of Tokyo, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the effects of the Vietnam War
Koyaanisqatsi by
Godfrey Reggio(
Visual
)
106 editions published between 1982 and 2012 in 10 languages and held by 1,993 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Koyaanisqatsi is a Hopi Indian word meaning variously; crazy life, life in turmoil, life disintegrating, life out of balance (the subtitle for this film), and a state of life that calls for another way of life. Presented by Francis Ford Coppola, this creation of director Godfrey Reggio, cinematographer Ron Fricke, and composer Philip Glass seems to flash by your eyes but lingers in your mind
106 editions published between 1982 and 2012 in 10 languages and held by 1,993 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Koyaanisqatsi is a Hopi Indian word meaning variously; crazy life, life in turmoil, life disintegrating, life out of balance (the subtitle for this film), and a state of life that calls for another way of life. Presented by Francis Ford Coppola, this creation of director Godfrey Reggio, cinematographer Ron Fricke, and composer Philip Glass seems to flash by your eyes but lingers in your mind
Notes on a scandal by
Richard Eyre(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and held by 1,660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Synopsis : Enseignante, à la veille de la retraite dans un collège de Londres, Barbara Covett n'a rien d'autre dans sa vie que son travail et un chat. Sa solitude prend fin avec l'arrivée du nouveau professeur d'art, Sheba Hart. La jeune femme se révèle l'amie idéale dont Barbara avait toujours rêvé. Lorsque Barbara découvre que sa nouvelle amie a une liaison avec un de ses jeunes élèves, leur relation prend un tour plus redoutable. Barbara menace de révéler le scandale à tout le monde, à commencer par le mari de Sheba... Dans ce jeu trouble et cruel, ce sont les propres secrets et les obsessions de Barbara qui font surface. Entre les deux femmes, commence un affrontement qui va les emmener au bout de leurs faux-semblants et de leurs mensonges
7 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and held by 1,660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Synopsis : Enseignante, à la veille de la retraite dans un collège de Londres, Barbara Covett n'a rien d'autre dans sa vie que son travail et un chat. Sa solitude prend fin avec l'arrivée du nouveau professeur d'art, Sheba Hart. La jeune femme se révèle l'amie idéale dont Barbara avait toujours rêvé. Lorsque Barbara découvre que sa nouvelle amie a une liaison avec un de ses jeunes élèves, leur relation prend un tour plus redoutable. Barbara menace de révéler le scandale à tout le monde, à commencer par le mari de Sheba... Dans ce jeu trouble et cruel, ce sont les propres secrets et les obsessions de Barbara qui font surface. Entre les deux femmes, commence un affrontement qui va les emmener au bout de leurs faux-semblants et de leurs mensonges
Secret window by
David Koepp(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 2004 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,615 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Famous mystery writer Mort Rainey is confronted by a strange man who claims that Rainey plagiarized a manuscript written by him. The stranger demands that Rainey make restitution, lest he destroy Rainey's life
15 editions published between 2004 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,615 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Famous mystery writer Mort Rainey is confronted by a strange man who claims that Rainey plagiarized a manuscript written by him. The stranger demands that Rainey make restitution, lest he destroy Rainey's life
The Thin Blue Line by
Errol Morris(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in English and held by 1,515 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1976, Randall Adams was wrongly sentenced to death for the murder of a Dallas policeman. Errol Morris' documentary exposed the truth of the case and is credited with overturning Adams' conviction
23 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in English and held by 1,515 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1976, Randall Adams was wrongly sentenced to death for the murder of a Dallas policeman. Errol Morris' documentary exposed the truth of the case and is credited with overturning Adams' conviction
Kundun by
Martin Scorsese(
Visual
)
73 editions published between 1997 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 1,383 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a remote area of Tibet a two-year-old child is identified as the Dalai Lama. The story follows him into adulthood where he tries to rule his nation at one of the most challenging times in its history
73 editions published between 1997 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 1,383 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a remote area of Tibet a two-year-old child is identified as the Dalai Lama. The story follows him into adulthood where he tries to rule his nation at one of the most challenging times in its history
Dracula by
Tod Browning(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1931 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 1,373 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The tale of the Carpathian count who leaves terror in his wake as he travels from his home in eastern Europe to lease Carfax Abbey in London. Based on the hit Broadway stage adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel, by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston
33 editions published between 1931 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 1,373 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The tale of the Carpathian count who leaves terror in his wake as he travels from his home in eastern Europe to lease Carfax Abbey in London. Based on the hit Broadway stage adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel, by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston
Einstein on the beach by
Philip Glass(
Recording
)
112 editions published between 1979 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A work based on Einstein, revolving around three recurring visual images: trains (which Einstein later used to illustrate his theory of relativity), a bed, and a spaceship
112 editions published between 1979 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A work based on Einstein, revolving around three recurring visual images: trains (which Einstein later used to illustrate his theory of relativity), a bed, and a spaceship
Glassworks by
Philip Glass(
Recording
)
75 editions published between 1982 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,269 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
75 editions published between 1982 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,269 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fantastic 4 by
Tim Story(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2005 and 2015 in English and held by 1,181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Miles Teller, Jamie Bell, Kate Mara and Michael B. Jordan star in this reimagined story of the team of Marvel's superheroes known as the Fantastic Four. When four young, budding scientists are teleported to an alternate universe by a government project that hopes to learn more about our planet, they awaken realising that their physical forms have changed beyond recognition. Reed Richards (Teller) has gained the ability to stretch his body into unthinkable forms and lengths and is renamed Mister Fantastic, Ben Grimm (Bell) is changed into The Thing with a body of stone giving him indestructible super-strength, Susan Storm (Mara) becomes the Invisible Woman and is able to generate force-fields around herself, and Johnny Storm (Jordan) becomes the Human Torch with the ability to shoot fireballs from his body. Together, they must put their new-found abilities to the test and work as a team to save the Earth from the evil Dr. Doom (Toby Kebbell)
5 editions published between 2005 and 2015 in English and held by 1,181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Miles Teller, Jamie Bell, Kate Mara and Michael B. Jordan star in this reimagined story of the team of Marvel's superheroes known as the Fantastic Four. When four young, budding scientists are teleported to an alternate universe by a government project that hopes to learn more about our planet, they awaken realising that their physical forms have changed beyond recognition. Reed Richards (Teller) has gained the ability to stretch his body into unthinkable forms and lengths and is renamed Mister Fantastic, Ben Grimm (Bell) is changed into The Thing with a body of stone giving him indestructible super-strength, Susan Storm (Mara) becomes the Invisible Woman and is able to generate force-fields around herself, and Johnny Storm (Jordan) becomes the Human Torch with the ability to shoot fireballs from his body. Together, they must put their new-found abilities to the test and work as a team to save the Earth from the evil Dr. Doom (Toby Kebbell)
Powaqqatsi by
Godfrey Reggio(
Visual
)
73 editions published between 1983 and 2012 in 9 languages and held by 1,164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This film calls into question everything we think we know about contemporary society. By juxtaposing images of ancient cultures with those of modern life, Powaqqatsi masterfully portrays the human cost of progress
73 editions published between 1983 and 2012 in 9 languages and held by 1,164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This film calls into question everything we think we know about contemporary society. By juxtaposing images of ancient cultures with those of modern life, Powaqqatsi masterfully portrays the human cost of progress
A brief history of time by
Stephen Hawking(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1991 and 2014 in English and Italian and held by 1,108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the mysteries we've all wondered about against the backdrop of the life story of Stephen Hawking
23 editions published between 1991 and 2014 in English and Italian and held by 1,108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the mysteries we've all wondered about against the backdrop of the life story of Stephen Hawking
Taking lives by
D. J Caruso(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,031 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illeana Scott is a special agent with the FBI, who has a strong record as a criminal profiler. Scott is called in by a former Quantico colleague to assist two Canadian police detectives, Paquette and Duval, who are on the trail of a serial killer who has been killing in and around Montreal for almost two decades. Art gallery owner James Costa saw the killer during an assault, and now finds himself working as a decoy for Scott. As Scott and Costa follow the killer's trail, they find themselves becoming attracted to one another, which is not a comfort to Scott
17 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,031 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illeana Scott is a special agent with the FBI, who has a strong record as a criminal profiler. Scott is called in by a former Quantico colleague to assist two Canadian police detectives, Paquette and Duval, who are on the trail of a serial killer who has been killing in and around Montreal for almost two decades. Art gallery owner James Costa saw the killer during an assault, and now finds himself working as a decoy for Scott. As Scott and Costa follow the killer's trail, they find themselves becoming attracted to one another, which is not a comfort to Scott
Heroes ; Low : symphonies : from the music of David Bowie & Brian Eno by
Philip Glass(
)
40 editions published between 1996 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
40 editions published between 1996 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mishima : a life in four chapters by
Paul Schrader(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1985 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 928 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On November 25, 1970, a group of self-styled soldiers tried to take over Japan's Eastern Army and failed. Their leader then did what is considered the correct thing by ancient Japanese standards- he committed suicide. This is an overview of that man, Yukio Mashima, one of Japan's finest postwar writers
20 editions published between 1985 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 928 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On November 25, 1970, a group of self-styled soldiers tried to take over Japan's Eastern Army and failed. Their leader then did what is considered the correct thing by ancient Japanese standards- he committed suicide. This is an overview of that man, Yukio Mashima, one of Japan's finest postwar writers
The essential Philip Glass by
Philip Glass(
)
31 editions published between 1993 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 889 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Philip Glass' 75th birthday is celebrated with a special three disc collection that showcases some of the composer's finest works as performed by some of today's top classical artists including Yo-Yo Ma
31 editions published between 1993 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 889 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Philip Glass' 75th birthday is celebrated with a special three disc collection that showcases some of the composer's finest works as performed by some of today's top classical artists including Yo-Yo Ma
Satyagraha by
Philip Glass(
Recording
)
61 editions published between 1984 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 850 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
NEW YORK CITY OPERA, ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS. KEENE, Christopher (conductor)
61 editions published between 1984 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 850 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
NEW YORK CITY OPERA, ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS. KEENE, Christopher (conductor)
Symphony no. 2 ; Interlude from Orphée ; Concerto for saxophone quartet and orchestra by
Philip Glass(
Recording
)
14 editions published between 1997 and 2000 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 837 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features a compact 4-movement string symphony from 'The Voyage', 'The Light', and 'The Civil Wars' that was performed by the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra and conducted by Dennis Russell Davies
14 editions published between 1997 and 2000 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 837 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features a compact 4-movement string symphony from 'The Voyage', 'The Light', and 'The Civil Wars' that was performed by the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra and conducted by Dennis Russell Davies
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Related Identities
- Riesman, Michael Other Singer Arranger Performer Conductor Editor Instrumentalist Composer
- Philip Glass Ensemble Singer Performer Musician Instrumentalist
- Davies, Dennis Russell Conductor Performer Instrumentalist Editor
- Morris, Errol Producer Restager Director Film editor Author
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc Distributor
- Reggio, Godfrey Other Production personnel Performer Scenarist Producer Restager Director Film editor Author Composer
- Coppola, Francis Ford 1939- Producer Performer
- Chappell, Robert 1952- Cinematographer Photographer
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Firm)
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer
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Adams, Randall Dale Austria--Vienna Bombardment of Tokyo (Japan : 1944-1945) California--Los Angeles Child sexual abuse by teachers Civilization, Modern Composers Cosmic rays Criminal behavior Criminal investigation Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) Cunningham, Michael, Dracula,--Count (Fictitious character) Fantastic Four (Fictitious characters) Glass, Philip Good and evil Hallucinations and illusions High school teachers Human ecology Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Instrumental ensembles Japan--Tokyo Lesbians Loneliness in old age Magicians Magic tricks Man-woman relationships McNamara, Robert S., Military policy Military relations Minimal music New York (State)--New York Operas Operas--Excerpts Plagiarism Police murders Politics and government Psychopaths Scandals Superheroes Symphonies Teacher-student relationships Technology and civilization Technology--Social aspects United States Vampires Vietnam War (1961-1975) Women Women teachers Woolf, Virginia,
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Alternative Names
Filip Glas
Filip Qlass
Filips Glāss
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Glass, Filip
Glass, P.
Glass, P. 1937-
Glass, P. (Philip)
Glass, P. (Philip), 1937-
Glass, Phil
Glass Phil 1937-....
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Glass, Philip 1937-
Glass, Philip Morris
Glass, Philip Morris 1937-
Glasss, Philip
Phil Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass americký hudobný skladateľ
Philip Glass Amerikaans componist
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Philip Glass compositeur américain
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Philip Glass compositore statunitense
Philip Glass composor american
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Philip Glass US-amerikanischer Komponist
Philip Glass usona komponisto
Philippus Glass
Phillip Glass
Φίλιπ Γκλας
Филип Глас
Филип Гласс
Филип Гласс американский композитор
Філіп Ґласс
Ֆիլիպ Գլասս
פיליפ גלאס
פיליפ גלאס מוזיקאי אמריקאי
فيليب جلاس
فيليب غلاس ملحن أمريكي
فیلیپ گلس آهنگساز آمریکایی
ಫಿಲಿಪ್ ಗ್ಲಾಸ್
ფილიპ გლასი
글래스, 필립 1937-
필립 글래스
グラス
グラス, フィリップ
フィリップ・グラス
菲利普·格拉斯
Languages
English
(661)
German (44)
Sanskrit (42)
French (25)
Spanish (20)
Italian (19)
Multiple languages (17)
Japanese (13)
Central American Indian (4)
Dutch (4)
Hungarian (1)
North American Indian (1)
Indonesian (1)
German (44)
Sanskrit (42)
French (25)
Spanish (20)
Italian (19)
Multiple languages (17)
Japanese (13)
Central American Indian (4)
Dutch (4)
Hungarian (1)
North American Indian (1)
Indonesian (1)