After studying with Nadia Boulanger and Ravi Shankar in Paris, Philip Glass developed a system combining Indian music's modular and repetitive forms with Western melody and harmony.
Recording & Production
This album includes several world premiere recordings of Philip Glass's works, expanding the understanding of his musical output.
Composer Biography
Philip Glass formed the Philip Glass Ensemble in 1967, which performed in art galleries and artist lofts, establishing him as a contemporary voice.
Composer Biography
Philip Glass discovered 'modern' music as a teenager working in his father's Baltimore record shop.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Although sometimes labeled a 'minimalist' alongside composers like Steve Reich and Terry Riley, Philip Glass rejects this term.
Instruments
The piano is Philip Glass's primary instrument, and he composes at the keyboard, finding it an ideal medium for his musical language due to its lyricism and percussiveness.
Performer Biography
Pianist Nicolas Horvath is known for organizing unusually long events and concerts, sometimes lasting over twelve hours, including performances of Philip Glass's complete piano music.
