# Philip Glass — Opening

Philip Glass’s Opening (1982) is No. 9 in our Minimalism ranking. The full verdict, and where to hear it.

- **Released:** 1982
- **Label:** CBS
- **On one list:** Minimalism
- **Updated:** 2026-08-29
- **Artist:** [Philip Glass](https://waxonia.com/artist/philip-glass/)
- **Canonical page:** https://waxonia.com/track/philip-glass--opening/

## What we say

### No. 9 in [Minimalism](https://waxonia.com/genre/minimalism/)

Glass at his most approachable: a single arpeggiated figure with the accents moved just enough to keep the ear off balance. Six minutes that have been imitated for forty years.

## Listen

[Search Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/search/Philip%20Glass%20Opening) · [YouTube Music](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=-nBE9U7q1Uc)

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