Philip Glass Says Crimean Theater Is Using His Music Without Permission

‘ACT OF PIRACY’

The new ballet, called Wuthering Heights, is apparently set to open at the Sevastopol Opera and Ballet Theater next week.

Published Jul. 25 2024 7:04PM EDT

Philip Glass at at a gala in 2023. — Rob Kim/Getty

Legendary American composer Philip Glass had some harsh words after learning that a theater in Russian-annexed Crimea plans to use his music and name as part of a new show.

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Philip Glass Says Crimean Theater Is Using His Music Without Permission

The new ballet, called Wuthering Heights, is apparently set to open at the Sevastopol Opera and Ballet Theater next week.

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Clay Walker