Author: Richard

Music in 12 Parts – PART 6 is now available here at iTunes. Here is an interesting video endorsement (?) for the Nonesuch recording from a guy in his car.

Building on the London/UK theme of a recent post, here you can see Marin Alsop conduct Philip Glass’ Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists in its entirety (3 Parts) in  a … Continue reading “Concerto Fantasy”

This week in New York City, Philip Glass’ score to Les Animaux Amoureux (Animals in Love) is being recorded, conducted by Michael Riesman.  Animals in Love, is due out in … Continue reading “les animaux amoureux….”

After a wonderful new production of Satyagraha at the English National Opera, the UK continues to support the music of Philip Glass with a flurry of concerts:For those of you … Continue reading “London, England, United Kingdom”

Victoria Times Colonist (review)The Chronicle Journal (Ontario)National Post (Ontario)(review)Charleston Post CourierToronto Star (review) Chicago Sun Times (Below) (RaviniaPreview):http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/classical/421337,SHO-Sunday-fine10.article Globe and Mail (review):http://www.theglobe andmail.com/ servlet/story/ LAC.20070602. LUMINATOGLASS02/ TPStory/TPNation al/Music/ Another bit … Continue reading “Book of Longing….part 2”

A new and improved calendar was launched today at PhilipGlass.com You will noticed today is the Premiere of Glass/Cohen’s Book of Longing in Toronto which is attracting quite a bit … Continue reading “New Calendar Section at PhilipGlass.com”

Again, Thanks to Jose here are a few bits of news:A new 9 CD boxed set from Brilliant Classics of "Minimalist Piano" works including 3 fulls CDs of music by … Continue reading “News – CDs and Interview”

’twas many years now that I was first introduced to the music of Philip Glass via a Greek friend of a friend who knew I appreciated movie scores.  This event … Continue reading “First Contact?”

A particularly exhilarating use of Pruitt-Igoe for the trailer of Grand Theft Auto IV.  For those who don’t know, this piece of music was originally written for the first part … Continue reading “Pruitt Igoe”

We are one month away from the premiere of Book of Longing in Toronto: From the Luminato Festival page:The long-awaited new concert work by Philip Glass, is based on legendary … Continue reading “Book of Longing”