Salon 21: Philip Glass @ 80
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Salon 21: Philip Glass @ 80
March 17, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
In honour of his 80th birthday, discover the life and work of influential composer Philip Glass, a rebellious force in music and one of the founding fathers of minimalism.
In partnership with Soundstreams, join Richard Burrows and Jamie Drake of Toronto-based percussion quartet TorQ as they explore the hypnotizing rhythms and underlying pulse of Glass’s music. The evening will feature a musical teaser of Soundstreams’ upcoming Music in Fifths performance and a docent-led tour of rebellions in ceramic making, from studio potters in the early 20th century through to contemporary and conceptual postmodern artistic visions.
6:30 pm: Doors Open
7 pm: Gallery Prelude (Docent tour)
7:30 pm: Salon 21 musical presentation
Gallery Prelude included with half-price Friday admission. Free for Gardiner Friends. Salon 21 is free with registration.
About Soundstreams
Soundstreams is one of the world’s leading contemporary music companies, and the biggest global presenter of new Canadian music. Under the direction of Artistic Director Lawrence Cherney and Executive Director Ben Dietschi, the company showcases the work of living Canadian and international composers, with a focus on innovative thematic and experiential programming that provides context and contributes to the rich legacy of Canadian music at home and around the world. Visit soundstreams.ca.
