Philip Glass at 90: Symphony No.15

Philip Glass has forged an unmistakable musical language over more than six decades, built on repetition, clarity and cumulative emotional power.

Written in 2022, the Symphony No.15 is one of Glass’ most recent large-scale works. Inspired by Abraham Lincoln’s Lyceum Address, the Symphony considers questions of democracy, law and civic responsibility.

It has already made headlines after the composer’s decision to withdraw its premiere performance from the newly renamed Trump Kennedy Center, underlining the work’s contemporary relevance.

Presented on the day of the composer’s 90th birthday, as part of a four-concert celebration of Glass’ music, this performance offers a chance to hear an important new work by a composer whose music continues to compel audiences around the world.