The Glass Effect (The Music of Philip Glass & Others)

Featuring

Lavinia Meijer
Philip Glass
Bryce Dessner
Nico Muhly
Ólafur Arnalds
Nils Frahm

Ellis Ludwig-Leone

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Philip Glass is considered one of the founding fathers of Minimalist Music, a style characterized by repetitive motives.

Composition History

Philip Glass worked on his Etudes for over two decades, with the pieces tracing the history of his development as a composer from 1991 to 2012.

Album & Artwork

The album features collaborations with several composers, including Bryce Dessner (from the band The National), Ellis Ludwig-Leone, and Arthur Antoine, who contributed their own sounds and melodies.

Performer Biography

Lavinia Meijer, the harpist on this album, developed a close friendship with Philip Glass after first meeting him in 2011.

Recording & Production

The album was recorded at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven in the Netherlands, a contemporary music hall known for its acoustics and as a busy recording venue.

Interpretation

Lavinia Meijer's arrangements of Philip Glass's Etudes for harp were a significant challenge, exploring a variety of tempi, textures, playing techniques, and harmonies.