Philip Glass on his Memoir “Words Without Music”

The music of avant-garde composer Philip Glass is distinct and memorable. His span reaches across opera and symphonies and even film scores. One cannot exaggerate the influence this world-renowned composer has had on modern classic music. And now, at 78, Philip Glass has given us one more work to ponder. His memoir, called “Words Without Music.”

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