Author: Richard Guerin

The pianist Simone Dinnerstein came to my attention about a decade ago for her belated ascension to become one of the most prominent pianists of our time.   The story that had been … Continue reading “The Artistry of Simone Dinnerstein: Schubert, Philip Glass, and Bach”

Friday sees the release of Glass’s Symphony Box on Orange Mountain Music.  The international release date coincides with the UK premiere of Glass’s Symphony No.9 (2011-12) performed by the Bruckner … Continue reading “Toward the Unknown: The Symphonies….Boxed Set Release and Concert on Friday April 22 in London”

Opening March 31st is a new production of Arthur Miller’s THE CRUCIBLE on Broadway strarring Saoirse Ronan, directed by Ivo Van Hove, produced by Scott Rudin, with new music by Philip Glass. … Continue reading “On The Crucible – Opening March 31”

A word to the wise, for those on fence about picking up the new Glass Symphony Boxed Set which is due out April 22 to coincide with the Bruckner Orchester … Continue reading “Symphony Boxed Set – Update”

For those who live in Los Angeles, buy your tickets now!  The last Glass opera I recall getting this much good press was the ENO's production of Satyagraha. The Economist: "So … Continue reading “Even More from Akhnaten in London…”

The Times: Akhnaten at London Coliseum The Stage: Philip Glass’ Akhnaten review at the Coliseum, London – ‘mesmerising’ The Arts Desk: Akhnaten, Mindfulness meets magic in this outstanding fusion of music … Continue reading “ENO’s Akhnaten: In Review”

Coinciding with the London Premiere of Philip Glass's Symphony No.9 on April 22, OMM is releasing a new limited edition boxed set of the complete (to date) Symphonies by Philip … Continue reading “Philip Glass – The Symphonies Boxed Set April 22”

  To those who have followed Philip Glass for a long time you will sympathize with me when I hesitate every time I mention Glass’s 1978 Violin Concerto as Violin … Continue reading “Glass Notes. Thoughts on Philip Glass’s Violin Concerto No.1 (1987)”

Since I started following Philip Glass, about 17 years ago, I have noticed that an ancillary benefit for me in listening to his music has been how my own concepts … Continue reading “Musical Re-Use”