Léon reports that the World Soundtrack Awards have nominated both Philip Glass (composer of the year) and Notes on a Scandal (Best Original Score).more here….
Author: Richard Guerin
Minimalist Recordings – NY Times
In a great article in today’s New York Times, the newspaper’s critics are asked to list the most important "minimalist" recordings. Seven Glass works were sited by five of the … Continue reading “Minimalist Recordings – NY Times”
YouTube goes crazy…
Here are a couple new videos….including a bit of OMM’s "Dracula" concert at the Orensanz Foundation and a small clip of Philip Glass talking about Allen Ginsberg.
Four Trips to Hell and Back at the Opera – NY Times
The Times’ Anthony Tommassini reports on Glimmerglass Opera’s season from the underworld including PG’s Orphée.
“Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts”
CanadaEast.com reports on the new Scott Hicks Documentary to be premiered at the Toronto Film Festival here: GLASS: A PORTRAIT OF PHILIP IN TWELVE PARTS Scott Hicks, AUSFilmmaker Scott Hicks … Continue reading ““Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts””
No Reservations – film/soundtrack
July 27, 2007, No Reservations directed by Scott Hicks, hit theaters. The official soundtrack released features 2 tracks from Philip Glass’ original score. No more complete release of the score … Continue reading “No Reservations – film/soundtrack”
Misc. News…
Playbill Arts announced today that the Takacs Quartet will perform with Philip Seymour Hoffman at Carnegie Hall in October. On the Program, Philip Glass String Quartet No. 2 "Company" American … Continue reading “Misc. News…”
Interview with Glass/McDermott
The Metropolitan Opera, and its incredibly nice new website, has all sorts of great resources. Months ago they added a page dedicated to the upcoming Satyagraha. And just recently they … Continue reading “Interview with Glass/McDermott”
Glass Documentary
Scott Hicks, Director of Shine and the new film, No Reservations (score by Philip Glass), discusses in this interview his upcoming documentary to be premiered at the Toronto Film Festival … Continue reading “Glass Documentary”
Days and Nights in Rocinha-Now at iTunes!
(now live at iTunes) A very cool recording is forthcoming from Orange Mountain Music of Philip Glass’ "Days and Nights in Rocinha". The 23 minute work is called a ‘Dance … Continue reading “Days and Nights in Rocinha-Now at iTunes!”