Philip Glass

2026 WORLD

Philip Glass Ensemble On Tour

PHILIP GLASS ENSEMBLE TOUR DATES

Upcoming tour dates for the Philip Glass Ensemble.

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2026-2027

SYMPHONY NO. 15 PERFORMANCES

Philip Glass' Symphony No. 15 receives world premiere performances in Massachusetts, New York City, and more. Click the arrow for a full list of upcoming performances.

SEP-OCT 2026 NL

September 26-October 31, 2026 · Waiting for the Barbarians

NEW PRODUCTION OF WAITING FOR THE BARBARIANS

Nederlandse Reisopera presents Philip Glass’s opera Waiting for the Barbarians in a new production from Club Guy and Roni.

NOV 2026 USA

November 2026 · Einstein on the Beach

PHILIP GLASS ENSEMBLE BRINGS EINSTEIN TO NEW YORK

The PGE presents Einstein on the Beach in concert at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, in celebration of Einstein on the Beach 50th Anniversary.

JAN 2027 USA

January 31, 2027 · Philip Glass 90th Birthday

CARNEGIE HALL PRESENTS PHILIP GLASS: THE 90TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT

Carnegie Hall honors Philip Glass on his 90th birthday with Orchestra of St. Luke’s performing the New York premiere of Glass’s Symphony No. 15, “Lincoln,” featuring baritone Zachary James, and Violin Concerto No. 1 performed by solist Robert McDuffie. Conducted by Dennis Russell Davies.

JAN 2027 UK

January 31, 2027 · Philip Glass 90th Birthday, London

SOUTHBANK CENTRE PRESENTS PHILIP GLASS AT 90 FESTIVAL

The Southbank Centre presents a two-day Philip Glass at 90 festival, featuring Music in 12 Parts performed by Riot Ensemble, string quartets performed by Brooklyn Rider and Manchester Collective, the UK Premiere of Symphony No. 15, and more to be announced.

MAR 2027 USA

March 12-13, 2027 · LA Philharmonic Minimalist Icons

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS ALL GLASS CONCERT FEATURING SYMPHONY NO. 15

Marking the 90th birthdays of Philip Glass and Steve Reich and John Adams’ 80th, the LA Phil presents the series "Minimalist Icons" featuring an all Glass program including the LA Premiere of Glass' Symphony No. 15; Violin Concerto No. 1, and Mad Rush.

MAY-JUN 2027 UK

May 29 - June 12, 2027 · Einstein on the Beach

NEW PRODUCTION OF EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

A new experiential production commissioned and produced by English National Opera, Factory International, Park Avenue Armory and Improbable (in association with Scene and Heni Koenigsberg Productions LLC) In partnership with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the premiere of Einstein on the Beach in 1976, and Philip Glass' 90th Birthday. Performance Dates and more information to be announced.

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						1 event 1 1 event, 1 2026-11-01 Charleston, SC (The Complete Piano Etudes) Charleston, SC (The Complete Piano Etudes) November 1 Charleston, SC (The Complete Piano Etudes) https://gaillardcenter.org/events/philip-glass-piano-etudes/Charleston Gaillard Center PresentsTHE COMPLETE PHILIP GLASS PIANO ETUDESPresented in partnership with the College of Charleston International Piano SeriesWHENNov 1, 2026 at 5:00 pmBUY TICKETSWHERECharleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St.COSTTickets start at $57About the ShowOne of the most influential composers of our time, Philip Glass created his complete set of twenty piano etudes as both a personal challenge and a... READ MORE
0 events 2 0 events, 2	0 events 3 0 events, 3	1 event 4 1 event, 4 2026-11-04 Portland, OR (Powaqqatsi Live) Portland, OR (Powaqqatsi Live) November 4 Portland, OR (Powaqqatsi Live) https://www.orsymphony.org/productions/2627/powaqqatsi-live-with-the-philip-glass-ensembleNovember 4, 2026Powaqqatsi: Live with The Philip Glass EnsembleOverviewpo.waq.qa.tsi (from the Hopi language, powaq sorcerer + qatsi life) n., an entity, a way of life, that consumes the life forces of other beings in order to further its own life. The Philip Glass ensemble returns to Portland for Powaqqatsi, an artful cinematic experience that speaks to the impact of modernization... READ MORE	0 events 5 0 events, 5	0 events 6 0 events, 6	2 events 7 2 events, 7 2026-11-07 Yakima, WA (The Dracula Suite) Yakima, WA (The Dracula Suite) November 7 Yakima, WA (The Dracula Suite) https://ysomusic.org/events/beethovens-5th-3Beethoven Violin ConcertoSaturday, November 7 at 7:30 PMRachel Barton Pine, violinJESSIE MONTGOMERY StarburstPHILIP GLASS Dracula SuiteIntermissionBEETHOVEN Violin Concerto 2026-11-07 Mayo, Ireland (Echorus) Mayo, Ireland (Echorus) November 7 Mayo, Ireland (Echorus) https://orchestra.rte.ie/events/5323/rte-concert-orchestra-and-mari-samuelsen-vivaldi-recomposed/?ticketID=1794079800SATURDAY 07 NOVEMBERRTÉ Concert Orchestra and Mari Samuelsen: Vivaldi RecomposedRenowned Norwegian superstar violinist Mari Samuelsen joins the RTÉ Concert Orchestra for what promises to be an unforgettable evening at the Knock Basilica.Known for her dynamic artistry and genre-blurring performances, Samuelsen will perform Max Richter’s Vivaldi Recomposed – The Four Seasons, a bold reimagining of Vivaldi’s classic that has captivated audiences... READ MORE	2 events 8 2 events, 8 2026-11-08 Kilmarnock, VA (Violin Sonata) Kilmarnock, VA (Violin Sonata) November 8 Kilmarnock, VA (Violin Sonata) https://www.northernneckorchestra.orgNew Voices of AmericaSun Nov 8th 2:00pm - 3:30pmGood Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Rd, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA Tucker Fuller: Violin Sonata (World Premiere)Philip Glass: Violin SonataPerformed by Moises Cunha, ViolinJustin Snyder, Piano 2026-11-08 Richmond, VA (Violin Concerto No.1) Richmond, VA (Violin Concerto No.1) November 8 Richmond, VA (Violin Concerto No.1) https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/ss3-rachmaninoff-glass-stravinsky-2026-11-08/#Violinist Julian Rhee returns for Philip Glass’ Violin Concerto No. 1, honoring the composer’s 90th birthday and the 40th anniversary of this iconic work. Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite dazzles with orchestral color and mythic energy. The evening concludes with Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances — a thrilling and bittersweet farewell from a master Romantic.DATESunday, November 8, 2026TIME 3:00 pmVENUE Carpenter TheatreCONDUCTOR Valentina PeleggiVIOLIN... READ MORE
1 event 9 1 event, 9 2026-11-09 Graz, Austria (Harpsichord Concerto) Graz, Austria (Harpsichord Concerto) November 9 Graz, Austria (Harpsichord Concerto) https://styriarte.com/produktionen/american-dreamEIN AMERIKANISCHER TRAUM IM STREICHERKLANG:Das Adagio von Samuel Barber wurde durch Hollywood zum traumhaft schönen Trauerstück des Kinos. Mei-Ann Chen kombiniert es mit Strawinskis fröhlichem Concerto für einen Park in Washington D.C. und mit einem furiosen Streichertanz der New Yorkerin Jessie Montgomery. Und Michael Hell zeigt, wie anders ein Cembalo klingt, wenn Philip Glass seine „Minimal Music“ darüber ausbreitet. PROGRAMMSamuel... READ MORE	0 events 10 0 events, 10	1 event 11 1 event, 11 2026-11-11 Graz, Austria (Harpsichord Concerto) Graz, Austria (Harpsichord Concerto) November 11 Graz, Austria (Harpsichord Concerto) https://styriarte.com/produktionen/american-dreamDas Adagio von Samuel Barber wurde durch Hollywood zum traumhaft schönen Trauerstück des Kinos. Mei-Ann Chen kombiniert es mit Strawinskis fröhlichem Concerto für einen Park in Washington D.C. und mit einem furiosen Streichertanz der New Yorkerin Jessie Montgomery. Und Michael Hell zeigt, wie anders ein Cembalo klingt, wenn Philip Glass seine „Minimal Music“ darüber ausbreitet. PROGRAMMSamuel Barber: Adagio for Strings, op. 11 Philip... READ MORE	2 events 12 2 events, 12 2026-11-12 Santa Fe, NM (Powaqqatsi) Santa Fe, NM (Powaqqatsi) November 12 Santa Fe, NM (Powaqqatsi) Philip Glass EnsembleVenue: The LensicProgram: Powaqqatsi: Live with Film 2026-11-12 Dublin, Ireland (Violin Concerto No.1) Dublin, Ireland (Violin Concerto No.1) November 12 Dublin, Ireland (Violin Concerto No.1) https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/rte-co-presents-mari-samuelsen-nov26/RTÉ CO Presents: Mari Samuelsen: Philip Glass & John WilliamsRTÉ Concert OrchestraPatrik Ringborg conductorMari Samuelsen violinJohn Williams Superman MarchJohn Williams Where Dreams are born (AI Artificial Intelligence)Philip Glass Violin Concerto No. 1IntervalJohn Williams ET: Flying ThemeJohn Williams The Chairman’s WaltzJohn Williams Jurassic Park ThemeJohn Williams Devil’s Dance (The Witches of Eastwick) John Williams Hedwig’s Theme John Williams Schindler’s List ThemeJohn... READ MORE	0 events 13 0 events, 13	0 events 14 0 events, 14	1 event 15 1 event, 15 2026-11-15 Rome, Italy (The Complete Piano Etudes) Rome, Italy (The Complete Piano Etudes) November 15 Rome, Italy (The Complete Piano Etudes) https://romaeuropa.net/festival-2026/philip-glass-complete-piano-etudes/Vanessa WagnerPhilip Glass: The Complete Piano EtudesNel giorno conclusivo del festival, Romaeuropa anticipa i festeggiamenti per i 90 anni di Philip Glass, che cadranno nel gennaio 2027, con Philip Glass Afternoon Sessions, un intero pomeriggio dedicato a uno dei compositori che più radicalmente hanno ridefinito il paesaggio sonoro del nostro tempo.In questo orizzonte si inserisce la presenza di Vanessa Wagner,... READ MORE
1 event 16 1 event, 16 2026-11-16 Cleveland, OH (String Quartet No.2 “Company”) Cleveland, OH (String Quartet No.2 “Company”) November 16 Cleveland, OH (String Quartet No.2 “Company”) The Verona QuartetGlass – String Quartet No.2, “Company”Barber – String Quartet in B minor, Op. 11Dvorak - String Quartet in A-flat major, Op. 105	0 events 17 0 events, 17	1 event 18 1 event, 18 2026-11-18 Bloomington, IN (Symphony No.15 “Lincoln” INDIANA PREMIERE) Bloomington, IN (Symphony No.15 “Lincoln” INDIANA PREMIERE) November 18 Bloomington, IN (Symphony No.15 “Lincoln” INDIANA PREMIERE) 18th November 2026Philip Glass Symphony No. 15 'Lincoln'PERFORMERS Indiana University; Jacobs School of MusicCONDUCTOR Karen KamensekLOCATION Musical Arts Center Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, United States of America	2 events 19 2 events, 19 2026-11-19 Brooklyn, NY (Einstein on the Beach) Brooklyn, NY (Einstein on the Beach) November 19 Brooklyn, NY (Einstein on the Beach) https://www.bam.org/music/2026/einstein-on-the-beach-50Einstein on the Beach–50th Anniversary ConcertNOV 19—21, 2026NEXT WAVEEinstein on the Beach50th Anniversary ConcertThe Philip Glass EnsembleThe music of the opera by Philip Glass and Robert WilsonPart of Fall 2026 and Next Wave 2026Some artworks change history, affecting everything that comes after them. Some change us, altering the way we perceive the world. Einstein on the Beach does both. First... READ MORE 2026-11-19 Berlin, Germany (GLA55 – 10 movements to the music of Philip Glass) Berlin, Germany (GLA55 – 10 movements to the music of Philip Glass) November 19 Berlin, Germany (GLA55 – 10 movements to the music of Philip Glass) https://www.berlinerfestspiele.de/performing-arts-season/programm/2026/spielplan/gla55DanceGLA5510 movements to the music of Philip GlassAnne Teresa De Keersmaeker / Rosas, Ictus & Bl!ndmanWorld premiereSeveral people are standing or moving about in a rehearsal room, surrounded by colourful circles.Gla55. 10 movements to the music of Philip Glass © Anne Van AerschotThursday, 19.11.202619:30–20:30Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Main Stageca. 1 h, no interval17–58, reduced € 10–20Save up to 25 %... READ MORE	4 events 20 4 events, 20 2026-11-20 Brooklyn, NY (Einstein on the Beach) Brooklyn, NY (Einstein on the Beach) November 20 Brooklyn, NY (Einstein on the Beach) https://www.bam.org/music/2026/einstein-on-the-beach-50Einstein on the Beach–50th Anniversary ConcertNOV 19—21, 2026NEXT WAVEEinstein on the Beach50th Anniversary ConcertThe Philip Glass EnsembleThe music of the opera by Philip Glass and Robert WilsonPart of Fall 2026 and Next Wave 2026Some artworks change history, affecting everything that comes after them. Some change us, altering the way we perceive the world. Einstein on the Beach does both. First... READ MORE 2026-11-20 Berlin, Germany (GLA55 – 10 movements to the music of Philip Glass) Berlin, Germany (GLA55 – 10 movements to the music of Philip Glass) November 20 Berlin, Germany (GLA55 – 10 movements to the music of Philip Glass) https://www.berlinerfestspiele.de/performing-arts-season/programm/2026/spielplan/gla55DanceGLA5510 movements to the music of Philip GlassAnne Teresa De Keersmaeker / Rosas, Ictus & Bl!ndmanWorld premiereSeveral people are standing or moving about in a rehearsal room, surrounded by colourful circles.Gla55. 10 movements to the music of Philip Glass © Anne Van AerschotThursday, 19.11.202619:30–20:30Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Main Stageca. 1 h, no interval17–58, reduced € 10–20Save up to 25 %... READ MORE 2026-11-20 Berkeley, CA (The Complete Piano Etudes) Berkeley, CA (The Complete Piano Etudes) November 20 Berkeley, CA (The Complete Piano Etudes) https://calperformances.org/events/2026-27/new-music/the-complete-philip-glass-piano-etudes/Pianists to include Timo Andres, Aaron Diehl, Daniela Liebman, and Jason MoranPhilip Glass’ Piano Etudes, “portals into Glass’ world of whirling arpeggios, shocking rhythmic and harmonic turns, and meditative discipline” (The New York Times), represent the composer’s most personal body of work, a self-portrait of a life’s practice representing some of his most intimate and inventive music. Cal Performances hosts... READ MORE 2026-11-20 ALBUM RELEASE: Ji Liu – The Complete Piano Etudes ALBUM RELEASE: Ji Liu – The Complete Piano Etudes November 20 ALBUM RELEASE: Ji Liu – The Complete Piano Etudes https://heresyrecords.com/ji-liu/Philip Glass: The Complete Piano Etudes presents one of the defining masterpieces of contemporary piano literature in a magnificent new recording by Steinway Artist Ji Liu. Performed with exceptional technical brilliance, poetic sensitivity, and profound musical insight, this complete two-disc set reveals the extraordinary emotional range, lyricism, and hypnotic beauty of Glass’s twenty Etudes. Recorded in the superb acoustics of... READ MORE	3 events 21 3 events, 21 2026-11-21 Brooklyn, NY (Einstein on the Beach) Brooklyn, NY (Einstein on the Beach) November 21 Brooklyn, NY (Einstein on the Beach) https://www.bam.org/music/2026/einstein-on-the-beach-50Einstein on the Beach–50th Anniversary ConcertNOV 19—21, 2026NEXT WAVEEinstein on the Beach50th Anniversary ConcertThe Philip Glass EnsembleThe music of the opera by Philip Glass and Robert WilsonPart of Fall 2026 and Next Wave 2026Some artworks change history, affecting everything that comes after them. Some change us, altering the way we perceive the world. Einstein on the Beach does both. First... READ MORE 2026-11-21 Oklahoma City, OK (The Hours) Oklahoma City, OK (The Hours) November 21 Oklahoma City, OK (The Hours) 21st November 2026Philip Glass The Hours: A Suite in Three MovementsPERFORMERSOklahoma City PhilharmonicLOCATIONCivic Center Music Hall, Oklahoma City, OK, United States of America 2026-11-21 Berlin, Germany (GLA55 – 10 movements to the music of Philip Glass) Berlin, Germany (GLA55 – 10 movements to the music of Philip Glass) November 21 Berlin, Germany (GLA55 – 10 movements to the music of Philip Glass) https://www.berlinerfestspiele.de/performing-arts-season/programm/2026/spielplan/gla55DanceGLA5510 movements to the music of Philip GlassAnne Teresa De Keersmaeker / Rosas, Ictus & Bl!ndmanWorld premiereSeveral people are standing or moving about in a rehearsal room, surrounded by colourful circles.Gla55. 10 movements to the music of Philip Glass © Anne Van AerschotThursday, 19.11.202619:30–20:30Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Main Stageca. 1 h, no interval17–58, reduced € 10–20Save up to 25 %... 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0 events 23 0 events, 23	1 event 24 1 event, 24 2026-11-24 London, UK (The Complete Piano Etudes) London, UK (The Complete Piano Etudes) November 24 London, UK (The Complete Piano Etudes) https://bechsteinhall.com/events/ji-liu/To celebrate the release of Philip Glass: The Complete Piano Etudes, pianist Ji Liu returns to Bechstein Hall for an intimate album-launch recital. Released on 20 November 2026, the new recording presents all twenty of Glass’s Piano Etudes, inviting listeners to discover and rediscover their rich and imaginative sound world. In this special event, Ji Liu performs a carefully curated... READ MORE	1 event 25 1 event, 25 2026-11-25 Paris, France (DANCE) Paris, France (DANCE) November 25 Paris, France (DANCE) https://www.festival-automne.com/en/edition-2026/lucinda-childs-alessandro-sciarroni-ballet-de-opera-de-lyon-dance-hopeThe Ballet de l’Opéra de Lyon brings together two repetitive movement choreographers: Lucinda Childs, with Dance, an iconic work first performed in 1979, and Alessandro Sciarroni, winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale, who presents HØPE, a new work inspired by a dance found in cowboy culture. It is impossible to grow tired of watching Dance, an emblematic work... READ MORE	1 event 26 1 event, 26 2026-11-26 Paris, France (DANCE) Paris, France (DANCE) November 26 Paris, France (DANCE) https://www.festival-automne.com/en/edition-2026/lucinda-childs-alessandro-sciarroni-ballet-de-opera-de-lyon-dance-hopeThe Ballet de l’Opéra de Lyon brings together two repetitive movement choreographers: Lucinda Childs, with Dance, an iconic work first performed in 1979, and Alessandro Sciarroni, winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale, who presents HØPE, a new work inspired by a dance found in cowboy culture. It is impossible to grow tired of watching Dance, an emblematic work... READ MORE	1 event 27 1 event, 27 2026-11-27 Paris, France (DANCE) Paris, France (DANCE) November 27 Paris, France (DANCE) https://www.festival-automne.com/en/edition-2026/lucinda-childs-alessandro-sciarroni-ballet-de-opera-de-lyon-dance-hopeThe Ballet de l’Opéra de Lyon brings together two repetitive movement choreographers: Lucinda Childs, with Dance, an iconic work first performed in 1979, and Alessandro Sciarroni, winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale, who presents HØPE, a new work inspired by a dance found in cowboy culture. It is impossible to grow tired of watching Dance, an emblematic work... READ MORE	1 event 28 1 event, 28 2026-11-28 Paris, France (DANCE) Paris, France (DANCE) November 28 Paris, France (DANCE) https://www.festival-automne.com/en/edition-2026/lucinda-childs-alessandro-sciarroni-ballet-de-opera-de-lyon-dance-hopeThe Ballet de l’Opéra de Lyon brings together two repetitive movement choreographers: Lucinda Childs, with Dance, an iconic work first performed in 1979, and Alessandro Sciarroni, winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale, who presents HØPE, a new work inspired by a dance found in cowboy culture. It is impossible to grow tired of watching Dance, an emblematic work... READ MORE	1 event 29 1 event, 29 2026-11-29 Paris, France (DANCE) Paris, France (DANCE) November 29 Paris, France (DANCE) https://www.festival-automne.com/en/edition-2026/lucinda-childs-alessandro-sciarroni-ballet-de-opera-de-lyon-dance-hopeThe Ballet de l’Opéra de Lyon brings together two repetitive movement choreographers: Lucinda Childs, with Dance, an iconic work first performed in 1979, and Alessandro Sciarroni, winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale, who presents HØPE, a new work inspired by a dance found in cowboy culture. It is impossible to grow tired of watching Dance, an emblematic work... READ MORE
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Portland, OR (Powaqqatsi Live)

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