Symphony No. 9 (Glass)
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| Symphony No. 9 | |
|---|---|
| by Philip Glass | |
| Period | Contemporary |
| Style | Postmodern, minimalist |
| Form | Symphony |
| Composed | 2011[1] |
| Publisher | Dunvagen Music Publishers[2] |
| Duration | 50 minutes[1] |
| Premiere | |
| Date | January 1, 2012[2] |
| Location | Brucknerhaus in Linz, Austria |
| Conductor | Dennis Russell Davies |
| Performers | Bruckner Orchester Linz |
Symphony No. 9 is Philip Glass's ninth symphony. It was written between 2010 and 2011.[2] It is written in 3 movements.[2] The work was jointly commissioned by the Bruckner Orchester Linz, Carnegie Hall, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.[2]
The symphony premiered January 1, 2012 at Brucknerhaus in Linz, Austria, with the Bruckner Orchester Linz conducted by Dennis Russell Davies.[2] The piece received its United States premiere January 31, 2012 at Carnegie Hall, with Dennis Russell Davies conducting the American Composers Orchestra.[2] It premiered on the West Coast April 5, 2012, with John Adams conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic.[2]
