Philip Glass - Dancepieces

8718627231371

Format: CD

Genre: (Modern) Classical

Condition: New

Release Discogs: discogs.com/release/16137642

Catalog number: MOCCD13929

Barcode: 8718627231371

Format: CD
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Tracklist

  1. 1 Dance I
  2. 2 Dance Ii
  3. 3 Dance V
  4. 4 Dance Viii
  5. 5 Dance Ix
  6. 6 Glasspiece # 1 (Rubric From Glassworks)
  7. 7 Glasspiece # 2 (Fagades From Glassworks)
  8. 8 Glasspiece # 3 (Funeral From Akhnaten)

Info

“Glasspieces” was originally performed in 1983, “In The Upper Room” suite premiered in 1986, and both accompanied a ballet performance. This is the only place you can find the ensemble version of the “Funeral” from ‘Akhenaten’, which was a show-stopper from Glass's ensemble concerts of the mid-80s. There are a number of musicians on both pieces and “In the Upper Room” includes conductor Michael Riesman on piano and synthesizers. In addition to the keyboardist, there are a number of string, brass, and woodwind players. Although nearly all instrumental music, the additional voice (Dora Ohrenstein) on both pieces gives this works a very nice touch.