Heart of Glass: Listening to Philip Glass

Heart of Glass: Listening to Philip Glass

Philip Glass’s reputation precedes him – you’ve heard of him, even if you haven’t heard his music. He has been an eminent composer for more than 60 years, yet popular culture still lampoons his early years as a prominent proponent of minimalism. Everything from South Park to The Simpsons has cracked a well-worn gag at Glass’s penchant for repetition.