ODE TO PLUTONIUM & AMELIA

PHILIP GLASS Symphony No. 6 “Ode to Plutonium” for Soprano and Orchestra
LAURIE ANDERSON Amelia

Iva Bittová, vocals (Glass)
Laurie Anderson, vocals, violin, electronics
Brno Philharmonic
Conductor: Dennis Russell Davies

The year 2026 will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Allen Ginsberg—the most prominent figure of the Beat Generation of poets—while 2027 will mark 30 years since his passing. In late January 2027, Philip Glass will celebrate his 90th birthday, followed by Laurie Anderson’s 80th birthday in June of the same year. Furthermore, 2027 marks 120 years since the birth of aviator Amelia Earhart and 90 years since her death. Yet, these anniversaries are not the primary focus of this concert…