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Philip Glass (left) and Beck.

Read Song Premiere: Beck Remixes Philip Glass With 'NYC: 73-78'

October 2, 2012 – The 20-minute track is from an upcoming collection of remixed tunes by the avant-garde composer.

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Among all things official at the Olympics, like the flag, is music composed for the opening and closing ceremonies.

Watch A Know-It-All's Guide To Olympic Music

July 26, 2012 – Don't be caught empty-headed when talk turns to the music of the London Games.

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Conductor Kent Tritle in Times Square. (And that's WNYC's John Schaefer in the Saratoga T-shirt.)

Read Around The Classical Internet: July 13, 2012

July 13, 2012 – A sonic oasis in Times Square, a big deal at DG and the good-humored Haydn.

Conductor Kent Tritle leads an impromptu choir in the world premiere of Philip Glass' "A New Rule" in New York's Times Square.

Watch A 'Flash Choir' Sings Philip Glass In Times Square WQXR

July 10, 2012 – Watch a "flash choir" come together in New York City to sing a world premiere by Philip Glass. WQXR

Composer Philip Glass.

Read Come Sing In A Philip Glass World Premiere — In Times Square!

May 21, 2012 – Download the score, learn the music — and then come sing the first performance June 21.

John Adams' Nixon in China, produced at the Metropolitan Opera in January 2011. Left to right: Janis Kelly as Pat Nixon, Teresa S. Herold as the Second Secretary to Mao, James Maddalena as Richard Nixon, Ginger Costa Jackson as the First Secretary to Mao, Russell Braun as Chou En-lai.

Watch Talk Like An Opera Geek: Pioneering An American Sound

May 9, 2012 – From rugged individualism to visionary technologies, American opera forges a distinct repertoire.

Glass on Glass: Philip Glass (left) and Ira Glass are second cousins.

Listen Ira Glass Interviews His Cousin, Composer Philip Glass

January 31, 2012 – To celebrate the composer's birthday, Fresh Air replays an interview conducted by his famous cousin.

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Philip Glass' 75th birthday cake — featuring some of his scores rendered in fondant.

Read Raising A Glass To America's Most Famous Contemporary Composer

January 31, 2012 – Hear some of the world premiere recording of Philip Glass' Ninth Symphony.

Composer Philip Glass, who helped change the landscape of American music, says he finally knows what he's doing.

Listen Philip Glass At 75: Listening With Heart, Not Intellect

January 31, 2012 – The composer who changed the landscape of American music says he finally knows what he's doing.

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At age 75, composer Philip Glass is as busy as ever.

Read Joy In Repetition: Philip Glass Turns 75

January 30, 2012 – No musician with classical ties has had Glass' reach or success.

Occupy Wall Street protesters at Lincoln Center being addressed by composer Philip Glass December 1, 2011.

Watch Around The Classical Internet: December 2, 2011

December 2, 2011 – Philip Glass at a protest, Chailly's health troubles and Church's sad story.

Brooklyn Rider, immersed in the music of Philip Glass.

Watch Brooklyn Rider Plays Philip Glass

July 12, 2011 – Illuminating today's most popular composer through intimate works.

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Philip Glass reworks opera for Miami debut.

Read Philip Glass Opera Gets A Makeover

July 1, 2011 – Fridays are funnier with a classical cartoon at noon, from Deceptive Cadence.

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Read The Classical Strongman's Guide To Awesome Abs

February 24, 2010 – Feel better and look healthier when you exercise to these inspiring classical-music masterworks.

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