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)
1 Glassworks: I. Opening 06:17
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
Glass, Philip
Barnes, Paul - Arranger
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
2 I. The Cafe 04:41
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
3 II. Orphee's Bedroom 01:34
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
4 III. Journey to the Underworld 03:22
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
5 IV. Orphee and the Princess 04:08
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
6 V. Return to Orphee's House 02:41
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
7 VI. Orphee's Return 06:58
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
8 VII. Orphee's Bedroom-Reprise 03:53
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
Glass, Philip
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
9 Dreaming Awake 14:48
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)
10 How Now 30:38
Horvath, Nicolas (piano)

Total Playing Time: 01:19:00