Dancepieces

John Beal (Performer), Frederick Zlotkin (Performer), John Abramowitz (Performer), Seymour Barab (Performer), Jerry Kirkbride (Performer), Philip Glass (Composer), Michael Riesman (Conductor, Performer), Don Chirstensen (Performer), Don Christensen (Performer), Jack Kripl (Performer), Paul Lustig Dunkel (Performer), Joseph Anderer (Performer), Larry Wechsler (Performer), Robert Carlisle (Performer), Sharon Moe (Performer), Emu Lator (Performer), Jon Gibson (Performer), Richard Peck (Performer), Alan Raph (Performer), Robert Smith (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: John Beal, Frederick Zlotkin, John Abramowitz, Seymour Barab, Jerry Kirkbride, et al.
• Conductor: Michael Riesman
• Composer: Philip Glass
• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• SPARS Code: AAD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00000260W
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #109,728 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sort of a disappointment..., March 29, 2000

By	DAC Crowell (Rankin, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This is a collection of works from the early-mid 80s, for ballet performance. However, two of these pieces were previously released on the "Glassworks" collection and as such fit better in their original context. And the cycle "In the Upper Room" is here not presented en toto...which is a major point of irritation, given the extended playing time of CDs. However, this is the only place you can find the ensemble version of the 'Funeral' from "Akhenaten", which was a show-stopper from Glass's ensemble concerts of the mid-80s. So, while this is a plus, the inclusion of the 'recycled' "Glassworks" tracks is annoying, and the chop-up of the "In the Upper Room" cycle should be considered criminal, and someone at CBS needs their head examined for continuing the vinyl sequencing present here. Boo. Hiss.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The paradox of variety and minimalism, March 16, 2006

By	Essential Logic (Kirksville, MO United States) - See all my reviews

This collection gives a narrow but varied sample of Glass's pieces used by noted choreographers. The music is very danceable even for the non-professional and is highly recommended for teachers who want to broaden their dance students' sensibilities beyond stale over-orchestrated bits of "Nutcracker" or bubble gum pop music adored by "dance teams".

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful compilation of his compositions used in dance., July 6, 1998

By A Customer

This inspiring assortment of Glass compositions gives this listener an understanding of how dance and movement work together. The pieces used Tharp's classic choreography to "The Upper Room" build to an ecstatic climax. This work is not to be missed.