Philip Glass identifies his own musical sound with New York City, where he has lived the longest and still resides, stating that the city's energy and open-mindedness influence his work.
Composer Biography
Philip Glass, one of the most influential composers in contemporary music, was recently awarded the XIV BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Music and Opera.
Composer Biography
After traveling through Europe and Asia, Philip Glass returned to New York in 1967 and formed the Philip Glass Ensemble, which pioneered a new approach to musical creation that became known as 'minimalism'.
Performer Biography
Fabio Álvarez, the pianist, specializes in contemporary repertoire and has worked personally with renowned composers like George Crumb, preparing his first record project with him.
Performer Biography
Fabio Álvarez, the pianist on this album, was awarded the Orpheus Classical Music Award and the Melómano de Oro in 2019 for his first album, 'MUSICAL ZODIAC'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Philip Glass now prefers to redefine the elements of music as language, imagination, and intuition, emphasizing that while language can be studied, imagination and intuition are essential and cannot be taught.
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