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SUMMARY:Barcelona\, Spain (Akhnaten)
DESCRIPTION:https://www.liceubarcelona.cat/en/akhnaten \nPhilip Glass\, an influential American composer with a catalog that includes film soundtracks\, chamber music\, music for dance\, symphonies\, theatrical pieces\, and various forms of opera\, decided to dedicate a trilogy of operas to great revolutionary figures in history. Following Einstein on the Beach (1976)\, which explored notions of time and space\, and Satyagraha (1980)\, where he delved into Gandhi’s spiritual and political revelation of nonviolence\, came Akhnaten (1984)\, the culmination of this monumental portrait project. \nAkhnaten tells the story of one of the most influential figures in history: the first pharaoh to transition from worshiping a pantheon of gods to just one\, making Râ\, the Sun\, the sole deity of his kingdom. The award-winning countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo will take on the complex lead role\, alongside Rihab Chaieb as Nefertiti. \nUsing texts from the era (ancient hymns\, prayers\, and inscriptions sung in their original Egyptian\, Hebrew\, and Akkadian)\, including a poem by Akhenaten himself\, the opera traces his brilliant reign from his accession to the throne after the death of his father\, Amenhotep III\, to his downfall. Akhnaten features some iconic moments of minimalist music\, such as the fabulous Coronation Scene. \nGlass created an opera by exploring the invisible forces that influence the internal (psychological)\, interpersonal (political)\, and universal (mystical) aspects of existence\, themes uniquely represented through the composer’s mesmerizing musical lines. The opera offers a captivating portrayal of the protagonists’ deepest emotions (excitement\, fulfillment\, despair) through musical forms such as glorious hymns\, obsessive repetitions\, and painful laments: sounds that emerge from the very depths of the characters’ souls. \nSet during Akhenaten’s 17-year reign\, around 1350 BCE\, Akhnaten transports the audience to the fascinating world of ancient Egypt\, filled with rituals and codes. Philip Glass’s masterful minimalist music is paired with a stunning production by Phelim McDermott (Metropolitan Opera House and English National Opera)\, featuring stylized movements\, choreographed juggling by Gandini Juggling\, and sumptuous costumes designed by Kevin Pollard. \nThis is one of the most significant premieres in the national territory in recent decades. A hypnotic score and a sensual staging brimming with visual magic.
URL:https://philipglass.com/event/barcelona-spain-akhnaten-4/
LOCATION:Gran Teatre del Liceu\, La Rambla\, 59\, Ciutat Vella\, 08002 Barcelona\, Spain
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SUMMARY:New York\, NY (String Quartet No.3 "Mishima")
DESCRIPTION:https://ci.ovationtix.com/1091/production/1253031?performanceId=11701320  \nOctober 27 at 7 pm  \nAll seats $35   \nSeats $20 with Baruch or CUNY ID; use code “CUNY20”  \nA Silberman Recital Series Concert  \nSoundscapes: Music for Film and Beyond   \nPhilip Glass: String Quartet No. 3\, “Mishima” Michael Nyman: String Quartet No. 2\, Mvt. II Ennio Morricone: Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission\, for string quartet Nico Muhly: Selections from The Reader Jóhann Jóhannsson: Film and Chamber Music Selections Clarice Jensen: Film and Chamber Music Selections   \nThis captivating program explores the profound intersection between contemporary classical music and cinema\, featuring works that blur the boundaries between concert hall and screen. The program includes evocative selections from Ennio Morricone’s lush score for The Mission and the balletic second movement of Michael Nyman’s String Quartet No. 2. Philip Glass’s String Quartet No. 3\, Mishima\, taken from his score for Paul Schrader’s 1985 film\, offers driving rhythms and hypnotic patterns. The program also features selections from Nico Muhly’s intimate score from The Reader and works by the late Jóhann Jóhannsson\, whose atmospheric music redefined modern film scoring. New works by ACME Artistic Director Clarice Jensen\, excerpted from her recent film scores and albums\, complete the concert. Soundscapes: Music for Film and Beyond celebrates powerful emotional soundscapes which resonate both within and beyond their original cinematic contexts.   \nSince 2004\, led by cellist and artistic director Clarice Jensen\, the American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME) has risen to the highest ranks of American new music through a mix of meticulous musicianship\, artistic vision\, engaging collaborations\, and unwavering standards in every regard. The membership of the amorphous collective includes some of the brightest stars in the field. NPR calls them “contemporary music dynamos\,” and Strings reports\, “ACME’s absorbing playing pulsed with warm energy. . . Shared glances and inhales triggered transitions in a flow so seamless it seemed learned in a Jedi temple.” ACME was honored by ASCAP during its 10th anniversary season in 2015 for the “virtuosity\, passion\, and commitment with which it performs and champions American composers.” The ensemble has performed at leading international venues including Lincoln Center\, Carnegie Hall\, BAM\, The Kennedy Center\, Washington Performing Arts\, UCLA’s Royce Hall\, Stanford Live\, Chicago’s Millennium Park\, Duke Performances\, The Satellite in Los Angeles\, STG Presents in Seattle\, Melbourne Recital Hall and Sydney Opera House in Australia\, and at festivals including the Sacrum Profanum Festival in Poland\, All Tomorrow’s Parties in England\, Auckland Arts Festival in New Zealand\, Summer Nostos Festival in Greece\, Boston Calling\, and Big Ears in Knoxville\, TN. ACME has performed Max Richter’s Sleep\, an eight-hour lullaby for a sleeping audience\, with him around the world\, including at the Great Wall of China; on the piers of Auckland\, New Zealand; in Hobart\, Tasmania; at the Sydney Opera House; and in LA’s Grand Park\, among others.  \nAmerican Contemporary Music Ensemble is:  \nClarice Jensen\, cello and artistic director  \nBen Russell\, violin  \nLaura Lutzke\, violin  \nKal Sugatski\, viola  \nClaire Bryant\, cello  \nGrey Mcmurray\, guitar  \nDaniel Neumann\, sound engineer
URL:https://philipglass.com/event/new-york-ny-string-quartet-no-3-mishima-2/
LOCATION:Baruch College Welcome Center\, 137 E 25 St\, New York\, NY\, United States
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