Glass, Philip
Overview
| Works: | 2,324 works in 6,721 publications in 14 languages and 88,715 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Documentary films Film adaptations Children's films Animated films Nonfiction films Biography Juvenile works Experimental films Vampire films |
| Roles: | Author, Composer, Performer, Instrumentalist, Interviewee, Conductor, Musician, Librettist, Arranger, Singer, Bibliographic antecedent, Lyricist, Creator, Contributor, Depicted, Redactor, Editor, Photographer, 233, Honoree, Commentator, Other, Adapter, Engraver, Dedicatee, Artist, dir, Author of introduction, Originator |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Philip Glass
- Words without music : a memoir by Philip Glass( Book )
- 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 )
- Singing archaeology : Philip Glass's Akhnaten by John Richardson( Book )
- Glass : a portrait by Robert Maycock( Book )
- Words without music : a memoir by Philip Glass( Recording )
- Shared meanings in the film music of Philip Glass : music, multimedia and postminimalism by Tristian Evans( Book )
- Writings on Glass : essays, interviews, criticism by Richard Kostelanetz( Book )
- 4 American composers by Peter Greenaway( Visual )
- Company : for string quartet or string orchestra by Philip Glass( )
- 600 lines by Philip Glass( )
- Einstein on the beach by Philip Glass( )
- Variations on the death of Trotsky and other short comedies by David Ives( Book )
- String quartet (1966) by Philip Glass( )
- Satyagraha : M.K. Gandhi in South Africa : an opera in three acts by Philip Glass( )
- Head-on : for violin, 'cello, and piano by Philip Glass( )
- Contemporary musicians; profiles of the people in music by Michael L LaBlanc( )
- Contemporary musicians. profiles of the people in music( )
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Most widely held works by
Philip Glass
The Hours by
Stephen Daldry(
Visual
)
73 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 3,011 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three women from different eras are linked by their common yearnings and fears. In 1920s London, Virginia Woolf is battling insanity as she begins to write "Mrs. Dalloway". A wife and mother in Los Angeles post World War II reading, and being deeply affected by, "Mrs. Dalloway" begins to consider making a devastating change in her life. Clarissa Vaughan, a present-day version of Mrs. Dalloway, lives in New York and is in love with a friend who is dying of AIDS
73 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 3,011 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three women from different eras are linked by their common yearnings and fears. In 1920s London, Virginia Woolf is battling insanity as she begins to write "Mrs. Dalloway". A wife and mother in Los Angeles post World War II reading, and being deeply affected by, "Mrs. Dalloway" begins to consider making a devastating change in her life. Clarissa Vaughan, a present-day version of Mrs. Dalloway, lives in New York and is in love with a friend who is dying of AIDS
The illusionist by
Sylvain Chomet(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 2006 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 2,447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Home use only
35 editions published between 2006 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 2,447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Home use only
The Fog of War : Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara by
Errol Morris(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 2003 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 2,217 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
31 editions published between 2003 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 2,217 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
)
117 editions published between 1974 and 2012 in 11 languages and held by 2,021 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Images of a world living outside its means, without structure or discernable pattern
117 editions published between 1974 and 2012 in 11 languages and held by 2,021 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Images of a world living outside its means, without structure or discernable pattern
The Thin Blue Line by
Errol Morris(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1988 and 2015 in English and held by 1,958 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
24 editions published between 1988 and 2015 in English and held by 1,958 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
Notes on a Scandal by
Richard Eyre(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and held by 1,670 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Psychological thriller starring Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett. Barbara Covett (Dench) is a domineering and solitary teacher who rules with an iron fist over her classroom at a decaying state-run secondary school in London. Save for her cat, Portia, Barbara lives alone, without friends or confidantes - but her world changes when she meets the school's new art teacher, Sheba Hart (Blanchett). Sheba appears to be the kindred spirit and loyal friend Barbara has always been seeking. But when she discovers that Sheba is having an incendiary affair with one of her young students (Andrew Simpson), their budding relationship takes an ominous turn. Now, as Barbara threatens to expose Sheba's terrible secret to both her husband (Bill Nighy) and the world, Barbara's own secrets and dark obsessions come tumbling to the fore, exposing the deceptions at the core of each of the women's lives
7 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and held by 1,670 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Psychological thriller starring Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett. Barbara Covett (Dench) is a domineering and solitary teacher who rules with an iron fist over her classroom at a decaying state-run secondary school in London. Save for her cat, Portia, Barbara lives alone, without friends or confidantes - but her world changes when she meets the school's new art teacher, Sheba Hart (Blanchett). Sheba appears to be the kindred spirit and loyal friend Barbara has always been seeking. But when she discovers that Sheba is having an incendiary affair with one of her young students (Andrew Simpson), their budding relationship takes an ominous turn. Now, as Barbara threatens to expose Sheba's terrible secret to both her husband (Bill Nighy) and the world, Barbara's own secrets and dark obsessions come tumbling to the fore, exposing the deceptions at the core of each of the women's lives
Secret window by
David Koepp(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 2004 and 2012 in English and Italian and held by 1,599 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
11 editions published between 2004 and 2012 in English and Italian and held by 1,599 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
Dracula by
Tod Browning(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 1931 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 1,456 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a naive real estate agent succumbs to the will of the Count, the two head to London where the vampire hopes to stroll among respectable society by day and search for potential victims by night
35 editions published between 1931 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 1,456 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a naive real estate agent succumbs to the will of the Count, the two head to London where the vampire hopes to stroll among respectable society by day and search for potential victims by night
Kundun by
Martin Scorsese(
Visual
)
71 editions published between 1997 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,410 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Die Geschichte des tibetischen Bauernjungen, der als 14. Dalai Lama zum geistigen Oberhaupt des Buddhismus wird, das Land jedoch vor der Bedrohung durch das kommunistische China ins Exil verlassen muß. ..." [film-dienst.de]
71 editions published between 1997 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,410 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Die Geschichte des tibetischen Bauernjungen, der als 14. Dalai Lama zum geistigen Oberhaupt des Buddhismus wird, das Land jedoch vor der Bedrohung durch das kommunistische China ins Exil verlassen muß. ..." [film-dienst.de]
Powaqqatsi by
Godfrey Reggio(
Visual
)
83 editions published between 1983 and 2013 in 9 languages and held by 1,318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Juxtaposes images of ancient cultures with those of modern life [in industrialized societies], masterfully portraying the human cost of progress"--Container
83 editions published between 1983 and 2013 in 9 languages and held by 1,318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Juxtaposes images of ancient cultures with those of modern life [in industrialized societies], masterfully portraying the human cost of progress"--Container
Glassworks by
Philip Glass(
Recording
)
70 editions published between 1982 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
70 editions published between 1982 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fantastic 4(
Visual
)
4 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 1,158 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A contemporary re-imagining of Marvel's original and longest-running superhero team, centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy
4 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 1,158 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A contemporary re-imagining of Marvel's original and longest-running superhero team, centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy
A brief history of time by
Stephen Hawking(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1991 and 2014 in English and Italian and held by 1,143 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the mysteries we've all wondered about against the backdrop of the life story of Stephen Hawking
21 editions published between 1991 and 2014 in English and Italian and held by 1,143 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the mysteries we've all wondered about against the backdrop of the life story of Stephen Hawking
Einstein on the beach by
Philip Glass(
Recording
)
111 editions published between 1979 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
111 editions published between 1979 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Taking lives by
D. J Caruso(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,020 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 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,020 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
Mishima : a life in four chapters by
Paul Schrader(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1985 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 842 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
19 editions published between 1985 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 842 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
Symphony no. 2 ; Interlude from Orphée ; Concerto for saxophone quartet and orchestra by
Philip Glass(
Recording
)
6 editions published between 1998 and 2000 and held by 841 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
6 editions published between 1998 and 2000 and held by 841 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
The essential Philip Glass by
Philip Glass(
)
30 editions published between 1993 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 840 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
30 editions published between 1993 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 840 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
Leviafan = Leviathan by
Lucien Castaing-Taylor(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in Russian and Undetermined and held by 805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a small coastal town in Russia lives an ordinary family: Kolya, his wife Lilya and their teenage son Roma. The family is haunted by a local corrupt mayor who is trying to take away Kolya's business, house and precious land. Kolya calls in an old friend, now an authoritative attorney, for help. Together they fight back and collect dirt on the mayor, but fate does not seem to be on Kolya's side
10 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in Russian and Undetermined and held by 805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a small coastal town in Russia lives an ordinary family: Kolya, his wife Lilya and their teenage son Roma. The family is haunted by a local corrupt mayor who is trying to take away Kolya's business, house and precious land. Kolya calls in an old friend, now an authoritative attorney, for help. Together they fight back and collect dirt on the mayor, but fate does not seem to be on Kolya's side
Beauty and the beast by
Jean Cocteau(
Visual
)
5 editions published in 2003 in French and Multiple languages and held by 794 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Pour l'offrir à sa fille, le père de la Belle cueille, sans le savoir, une rose appartenant au jardin de la Bête, qui s'en offense. Afin de sauver son père, la Belle accepte de partir vivre au château de la Bête. "--Site allocine.fr, visionné le 14 août 2013
5 editions published in 2003 in French and Multiple languages and held by 794 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Pour l'offrir à sa fille, le père de la Belle cueille, sans le savoir, une rose appartenant au jardin de la Bête, qui s'en offense. Afin de sauver son père, la Belle accepte de partir vivre au château de la Bête. "--Site allocine.fr, visionné le 14 août 2013
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Related Identities
- Riesman, Michael Other Singer Arranger Performer Conductor Author Editor Instrumentalist Composer
- Philip Glass Ensemble Singer Performer Musician Instrumentalist
- Davies, Dennis Russell Conductor Performer Instrumentalist Editor
- Rudin, Scott 1958- Producer
- Morris, Errol Producer Restager Film editor Director Author
- Reggio, Godfrey Other Production personnel Performer Scenarist Producer Director Film editor Author Composer
- Kronos Quartet Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Firm)
- Coppola, Francis Ford 1939- Producer Performer
- MGM Home Entertainment Inc
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Adams, Randall Dale Austria--Vienna Beauty, Personal Bombardment of Tokyo (Japan : 1944-1945) California--Los Angeles Child sexual abuse by teachers Civilization, Modern Composers Criminal behavior Criminal investigation Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) Dracula,--Count (Fictitious character) Fairy tales Glass, Philip Hallucinations and illusions High school teachers Human ecology Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Instrumental ensembles Japan--Tokyo Lesbians Loneliness in old age Love Magic Magicians Magic tricks Man-woman relationships McNamara, Robert S., Military policy Military relations Monsters New York (State)--New York Operas--Excerpts Plagiarism Police murders Politics and government Psychopaths Scandals Self-sacrifice Teacher-student relationships Technology and civilization Technology--Social aspects Texas--Dallas Ugliness United States Vampires Vietnam War (1961-1975) Women Women teachers Woolf, Virginia,
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-
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Glass, Philip Morris
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Phil Glass
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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 قلاس ملحن أمريكي
فیلیپ گلس آهنگساز آمریکایی
ಫಿಲಿಪ್ ಗ್ಲಾಸ್
ფილიპ გლასი
필립 글래스
グラス
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菲利普·格拉斯
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