Philip Glass Ensemble (USA) – Glassworks at Hanzas Perons on September 22, 2026

Philip Glass Ensemble (USA) – Glassworks at Hanzas Perons on September 22, 2026

On September 22, 2026, the Philip Glass Ensemble from the USA will perform at Hanzas Perons in Riga. The ensemble will perform the “Glassworks” programme. The concert is scheduled to begin at 19:00. Visitors will be admitted to Hanzas Perons from 18:00. The Philip Glass Ensemble is an ensemble founded in New York in 1968 by composer Philip Glass. It is an exclusive performer of Philip Glass’s repertoire. Philip Glass is one of the most prominent American composers and pianists. He is considered one of the pioneers of minimalist music. The composer’s music is characterised by rhythmic structures, repetition and gradual transformations of musical ideas. “Glassworks” offers an opportunity to hear Glass’s music performed by an ensemble closely associated with its composer. The concert may be of particular interest to fans of contemporary classical music and minimalism. The event will take place at Hanzas Perons, 16A Hanzas Street, Riga.

What to Expect at the Event

The Philip Glass Ensemble will perform the “Glassworks” programme. The ensemble’s work is closely connected with music created by Philip Glass, and its repertoire includes the composer’s works. The audience can expect a contemporary music concert featuring the pulsating rhythms, repetition and evolving structures characteristic of Philip Glass.

Venue and Time

The concert will take place on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Hanzas Perons, 16A Hanzas Street, Riga. Admission for visitors begins at 18:00, and the concert starts at 19:00.

Tickets

Ticket prices range from 42.77 to 106.92 euros. A service fee of 1.80–4.50 euros per ticket applies to the ticket price, as well as an agent fee of 2.42% of the ticket price.

Important Information for Visitors

• The event may be attended from the age of 5.
• The language of the event is Latvian.
• The planned duration of the event is approximately two hours.
• A space is available for a wheelchair user, and a discount is provided.
• Free admission is not available.

Why Attend

This is a rare opportunity to hear the Philip Glass Ensemble in Riga, specialising in performing the music of Philip Glass. The “Glassworks” programme offers the chance to experience the distinctive style of one of minimalism’s most prominent composers in a concert hall setting.