Philip Glass to write new orchestral work in honor of news anchor Peter Jennings

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Peter Jennings, the ABC News journalist whose voice was known to millions, will be honored by a new work from composer Philip Glass.

December 12, 2019, 3:32 PMABC News Anchor Peter Jennings worked for ABC for four decades. Here is a look at his work and reporting over the years., the ABC News journalist whose voice was known to millions, will be honored by a new work from composer Philip Glass, whose music is known throughout the world.

The new piece will be an"ode to freedom of the press" that is"developed around the theme of truth in our times," according to NAC officials. ABC News Anchor Peter Jennings during 25th Annual NATAS News and Documentary Emmys 2004 Honoring Tom Brokaw at Mariott Marquis Hotel NY in New York, NY, United States.

"I was very impressed by the NAC Orchestra when receiving the Glenn Gould Prize, and was excited to receive this commission from them to honour the person, work and ethos of Peter Jennings, on a theme which is very close to my heart," Glass said.

 

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he was a decent journalist until he started lying

He shall never be forgotten. Bless his soul.

He deserves it. A good man.

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