Tao of Glass ~ Charing Cross, London

A storytelling tapestry, soundtracked by Glass’s mesmerising music

An exploration of life, loss and a single question: Where does true inspiration come from? Composer Philip Glass and performer-director Phelim McDermott (Improbable) have worked together on acclaimed opera productions in London, New York and beyond, and Tao of Glass is their most personal collaboration yet. Inspired by a dream, this West End premiere marries ten meditations on life, death and Taoist wisdom with ten brand new pieces of music from Glass, presented by McDermott with an ensemble of musicians and puppeteers. Part-concert, part-performance, Tao of Glass is a storytelling tapestry, soundtracked by Glass’s mesmerising music and shot through with Improbable’s trademark theatricality.

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Classical Music Event Listings

Jul 15

15 July 2026 – 5 September 2026

Grimeborn Opera Festival 2026 ~ Dalston, London

15 July 2026 – 5 September 2026

Powerful new operas exploring the climate crisis, social injustice and women’s perspectives, sit alongside reimagined classics.

15 July 2026 – 5 September 2026

Jul 25

25 July 2026 – 12 September 2026

Tao of Glass ~ Charing Cross, London

25 July 2026 – 12 September 2026

An exploration of life, loss and a single question: where does true inspiration come from?

25 July 2026 – 12 September 2026

Jul 31

31 July 2026

From Bach to Dante’s Hell ~ Angel, London

31 July 2026

Continuing the festival’s literature inspired theme, for this evening we have a cello recital that includes Sollima’s Hell , inspired by Dante.

31 July 2026