Attractive Quote by Philip Glass
“I've been working in theater, really, since about 1965. I started working with the Mabou Mines about then, and in a way I've always worked in the theater, but it's never been a main part of my work. And it wasn't until Einstein that I kind of shifted into high gear with theater, working with Bob, with Bob Wilson. And since then I find it a very attractive form to work in. It's just an extension of my work.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "The Sound of Music and Theatre" with Philip Glass, 1998
Glass shifted his artistic focus to theater after collaborating with avant‑garde groups, seeing it as an extension of his compositional work.
In simple terms: He embraced theater as a natural expansion of his music career.
Key Takeaway
Explore interdisciplinary collaborations.
Themes
creativity
collaboration
artistic evolution
music
theatre
Mood
inspired
curious
Type
artistic
motivational
When to use this quote
- film scoring
- stage design
- live performance
- artist residencies
Key Concepts
Interdisciplinary art
creative process
career development
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives artists to cross disciplinary boundaries?
- How does theater influence musical composition?
A Different Perspective
Balancing multiple art forms can dilute focus.
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