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Experience Philip Glass Dance Nos. 1-5 performed by the James McVinnie Ensemble at the Barbican Centre. Tickets on Mood.
A rare chance to experience Philip Glass' Dance Nos. 1-5, performed by the James McVinnie Ensemble. Created in 1979 as a landmark collaboration between choreographer Lucinda Childs and artist Sol LeWitt, this work combines music, movement, and visuals into a hypnotic artistic vision. Written shortly after Einstein on the Beach, the pieces feature combinations of solo organ, voice, and saxophone, capturing a pivotal moment in Glass' career with patterns that reflect joyful innocence and acceptance.

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The performance takes place on February 3, 2027, at the Barbican Centre located on Silk St, London EC2Y 8DS.
The event features the James McVinnie Ensemble performing works by Philip Glass.
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James McVinnie Ensemble