Philip Glass and His Cultural Impact

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 "Einstein on the Beach" to operatic compositions such as "100 Airplanes", and their impact on popular culture are explored — recording a remarkable life in music.