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- Philip Glass
Glassworks (1981)
- Dunvagen Music Publishers Inc (World)
Each movement can be performed separately
1. Opening 2. Floe 3. Islands 4. Rubric 5. Façades 6. Closing
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- 40 min
- 22nd June 2025, Triskel Arts Centre, Cork, Ireland
- 19th July 2025, Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
Programme Note
'Glassworks' was originally written as a commission for CBS Records in 1981 (the first CD of mine recorded for that company). Besides work for my ensemble, it contained several unusual pieces including 'Opening' for solo piano and 'Façades' for solo soprano saxophone. Some of this music later formed the basis of Jerome Robbins' dance piece at the New York City Ballet in 1983. 'Opening' was the beginning of a series of music for solo piano, which I am still adding to, to this day.
© Philip Glass
© Philip Glass
Media
Glassworks: I. Opening
Glassworks: III. Islands
Glassworks: IV. Rubric
Glassworks: VI. Closing
Discography
- LabelSony Masterworks
- Catalogue NumberMK 37265
- ConductorMichael Riesman
- EnsemblePhilip Glass Ensemble
Quiet Room, Volume 1
- LabelSony BMG
More Info
- Philip Glass Solo
- 31st January 2024
- Philip Glass Solo is the latest album from legendary composer and pianist Philip glass, released January 26 on Orange Mountain Music.
