The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Life: A Journey Through Time at The Bridgewater Hall

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The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Life: A Journey Through Time

The Bridgewater Hall, City Centre
15 February 2025

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Part of a three day festival celebrating the living legend that is Philip Glass, the Hallé and the RNCM present an awe-inspiring finale at The Bridgewater Hall.

Created by Glass in collaboration with National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting, The LIFE Symphony is a multi-media work celebrating the splendour of life on earth. With Lanting’s stunning photography projected onto the big screen and Glass’s hallmark evolving textures mirroring the ever-changing landscape of life, this one-hour immersive experience presents an emotionally-charged journey through time, from the Big Bang to the present moment.

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