Composer(s): Glass, Philip
Arranger(s): Barnes, Paul
Artist(s): Horvath, Nicolas
Label: Grand Piano
Genre: Instrumental
Period: Contemporary
Catalogue No: GP677
Barcode: 747313967728
Release Date: 03/2015

GLASS, P.: Glassworlds, Vol. 1 - Piano Works and Transcriptions (Horvath)

Philip Glass has made an immense and stylistically wide-ranging contribution to piano repertoire. The Orphée Suite, a transcription of excerpts from the first opera in Glass’ Cocteau Trilogy, is one of his most distinctive piano pieces, blending virtuosity and melodic richness. In contrast, the hypnotic How Now is structurally influenced by Indian ragas and gamelan music, whilst Dreaming Awake contains one of the most powerful climaxes in all Glass’ works. Performed by Nicolas Horvath, a Scriabin Competition first prizewinner, this is the first release in the complete Glass solo piano edition which will include many premières.

Tracklist

Glass, Philip
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
1Glassworks: I. Opening06:17
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
Glass, Philip
Barnes, Paul - Arranger
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
2I. The Cafe04:41
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
3II. Orphee's Bedroom01:34
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
4III. Journey to the Underworld03:22
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
5IV. Orphee and the Princess04:08
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
6V. Return to Orphee's House02:41
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
7VI. Orphee's Return06:58
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
8VII. Orphee's Bedroom-Reprise03:53
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
Glass, Philip
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
9Dreaming Awake14:48
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
10How Now30:38
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)

Total Playing Time: 01:19:00