Philip Glass: Another Look at Harmony - Part IV [Import]

Philip Glass (Composer), Howard Williams (Conductor), Christopher Bowers-Broadbent (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Christopher Bowers-Broadbent
• Conductor: Howard Williams
• Composer: Philip Glass
• Audio CD (June 17, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Somm Recordings
• ASIN: B0011U1RKU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #124,612 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling rendition, February 15, 2009

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Marvin Cohodas "Glassoperaphile" (Vancouver, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philip Glass: Another Look at Harmony - Part IV (Audio CD)

Another Look at Harmony Part IV is a 1975 composition, just preceding Glass' breakthrough performance of Einstein on the Beach. While it shares the sung solfege syllables with Einstein, its thickly layered sounds and almost passionate warmth clearly anticipate Satyagraha. Although it begins with the suggestion of a religious chant, the piece develops into several thrilling climaxes that are best enjoyed at full volume. An unforgettable experience.

I came to adore this piece through the excellent earlier recording, made in 1989 and released in 2002, but I find this version by the Choir of the 21st Century to be superior. Indeed, the recording deserves an award for its technical quality as well as its mesmerizing, transporting sonorities. This is one of the very best recordings in the Glass catalogue, and lasts a generous 60 minutes on one disk.