American composer accuses Russian theater of piracy

Philip Glass has claimed that his music is being used for a ballet in Crimea without his consent

American composer Philip Glass has accused the Sevastopol Opera and Ballet Theater in Russia’s Crimea of “piracy” over the use of his music in a new ballet, called ‘Wuthering Heights,’ based on the novel of the same name by Emily Bronte.

The 87-year-old composer is known for his movie soundtracks, including for ‘The Truman Show’ and Martin...