Glass: A Portrait

Philip Glass has had a unique impact on traditional popular culture over the past 40 years. Written jointly as an appraisal of his work and a biography, Glass details the landmark points of his career and the artists he recorded with, such as Ravi Shankar. Diverse projects, from his four hour epic "e;Einstein on the Beach"e; to operatic compositions such as "e;100 Airplanes, "e; and their impact on popular culture are explored -- recording a remarkable life in music.