The Philip Glass Ensemble performs the minimalist music from the film 'Koyaanisqatsi' live with the film projected, part of the ListenHear series.
The Philip Glass Ensemble is playing at the Zellerbach Theatre on Sunday, April 25, 2027, at 7 PM. They're performing the score to Koyaanisqatsi live with the film projected on screen, so you'll see the movie and hear the music played in the room at the same time. It's part of the ListenHear series.
To get the context: Koyaanisqatsi came together in 1975 when filmmaker Godfrey Reggio teamed up with composer Philip Glass. It's a non-narrative, experimental film that looks at the balance between humanity, technology, and the environment. The score is a landmark of minimalist music and is widely considered one of the most influential film soundtracks of the modern era. This is a rare Philadelphia appearance for the ensemble, and the format—live music synced to the film—turns it into a fusion of concert and cinema.
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The performance also includes a chat with the artist, so you'll get to hear some thoughts from the stage after the film. It's at the Zellerbach Theatre at the University of Pennsylvania, Sunday, April 25, starting at 7 PM.
Date
Sunday, 25 April 2027
19:00
Recommended Age
+14 years
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