Philip Glass's Violin Concerto No. 1 was commissioned by the American Composers Orchestra for soloist Paul Zukofsky and premiered in New York City on 5 April 1987. The work was composed with Glass's late father in mind.[1] The piece quickly became one of Glass's most popular works.[2] It is usually around 25–30 minutes in duration when performed.
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