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Hydrogen Jukebox is a pioneering performer project centered on a two-part chamber opera that blends contemporary classical music with American literary and cultural archetypes. The work brings together renowned collaborators and a distinctive dramatic concept, delivering a 90-minute experience featuring six vocal parts. This page highlights the performer’s biography, key recordings, and upcoming appearances, including recent and new productions in the United States and Europe. If you’re looking to secure seats or track the latest tour updates, we’ve got you covered with reliable, friendly service.

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Documented collaborators

Hydrogen Jukebox stands at the crossroads of music, poetry, and theater. The collaboration pairs composer Philip Glass with poet Allen Ginsberg, with Jerome Sirlin contributing stage concepts, creating a compelling dramatic arc for archetypal American characters. Since its world premiere at Spoleto Festival USA in 1990, the project has evolved through concert versions and contemporary stage productions. Whether you’re exploring the original recording on Nonesuch Records or following newer performances at venues like the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and European stops such as Tallinn, you can trust us to help you secure your seats for the next performance. Official social and streaming links are provided for direct access to authentic content and updates.

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  • Collaborators: Philip Glass (music) and Allen Ginsberg (libretto), with Jerome Sirlin contributing stage concepts.
  • Format: Two-part chamber opera, about 90 minutes, featuring six vocal parts representing archetypal American characters.
  • Premiere history: World premiere May 26, 1990 at the Spoleto Festival USA (Charleston, SC); concert version at the American Music Theater Festival (Philadelphia) in 1990.
  • Recording: Hydrogen Jukebox recorded 1992–1993, released by Nonesuch Records in 1993; later reissued (and cataloged) by Orange Mountain Music as OMM6030.
  • Recent/ongoing performances: Boston Conservatory at Berklee mounted Hydrogen Jukebox (Center Stage) with recent activity around 2019 and a 2026 production; European shows include Tallinn, Estonia (2024 and listings for 2025).
  • Social media presence: Philip Glass maintains official content and pages (philipglass.com), and the Hydrogen Jukebox recording has a Bandcamp page featuring performer credits and notes.

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Hydrogen Jukebox Discography

  • Hydrogen Jukebox
    1993 · Nonesuch Records

Hydrogen Jukebox stands at the crossroads of music, poetry, and theater. The collaboration pairs composer Philip Glass with poet Allen Ginsberg, with Jerome Sirlin contributing stage concepts, creating a compelling dramatic arc for archetypal American characters. Since its world premiere at Spoleto Festival USA in 1990, the project has evolved through concert versions and contemporary stage productions. Whether you’re exploring the original recording on Nonesuch Records or following newer performances at venues like the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and European stops such as Tallinn, you can trust us to help you secure your seats for the next performance. Official social and streaming links are provided for direct access to authentic content and updates.

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