Vicky Chow's interpretation of Philip Glass's Etudes is inspired by her experiences performing with Glass and their conversations about music and the piano.
Composition History
Philip Glass, an American composer, originally composed sixteen of the twenty piano Etudes in 1994, completing the full set in 2012.
Cultural Impact
Philip Glass's music has had a deep impact on a generation of composers and musicians, as reflected in events celebrating his 85th birthday.
Performer Biography
In 2018, Vicky Chow was invited to perform the complete set of Philip Glass's piano Etudes alongside him and four other pianists in Canada.
Performer Biography
Vicky Chow, the pianist on this album, first met Philip Glass while performing with him and the Bang on a Can All-Stars at a Bang on a Can Marathon.
Recording & Production
The recording and mastering for this album were done by Ryan Streber at Oktaven Audio in February 2020.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded on a Yamaha CFX concert grand piano, provided by Yamaha Artist Services New York.
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