Best of Philip Glass [IMPORT]

Richard Peck (Performer), Philip Glass (Composer), Christopher Keene (Conductor), Dennis Russell Davies (Conductor), Michael Riesman (Conductor, Performer), Robert Shaw (Conductor), Paul Esswood (Performer), Philip Glass Ensemble (Performer), Jack Kripl (Performer), Paul Lustig Dunkel (Performer), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Opera Orchestra of New York (Orchestra), Orchester der Stuttgarter Staatsoper (Orchestra), Stuttgart State Opera Orchestra (Orchestra), Philip Glass (Performer), Jon Gibson (Performer), Douglas Perry (Performer), Bernard Fowler (Performer), Janice Pendarvis (Performer), Linda Ronstadt (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Richard Peck, Michael Riesman, Paul Esswood, Philip Glass Ensemble, Jack Kripl, et al.
• Orchestra: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Opera Orchestra of New York, Orchester der Stuttgarter Staatsoper, Stuttgart State Opera Orchestra
• Conductor: Christopher Keene, Dennis Russell Davies, Michael Riesman, Robert Shaw
• Composer: Philip Glass
• Audio CD (March 5, 2007)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000LPRHSW
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #155,130 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Songs from Liquid Days, songs (6) for voice & chamber ensemble: Lightning

2. Glassworks, pieces (6) for chamber ensemble or piano: Facades

3. Satyagraha, opera: Evening Song

4. The Photographer, music-theatre piece: A Gentleman's Honor

5. Akhnaten, opera: Hymn To The Sun

6. Metamorphosis, for piano

7. Songs from Liquid Days, songs (6) for voice & chamber ensemble: Open The Kingdom

8. In the Upper Room, ballet for chamber ensemble: Dance 2

9. Glassworks, pieces (6) for chamber ensemble or piano: Glasspiece No. 1. Rubric

10. Songs from Liquid Days, songs (6) for voice & chamber ensemble: Changing Opinion

Disc: 2

1. Glassworks, pieces (6) for chamber ensemble or piano: Opening

2. Glassworks, pieces (6) for chamber ensemble or piano: Floe

3. Einstein on the Beach, opera: Knee Play 1

4. Akhnaten, opera: Funeral Of Amenhotep

5. Wichita Vortex Sutra, for piano

6. Songs from Liquid Days, songs (6) for voice & chamber ensemble: Forgetting

7. In the Upper Room, ballet for chamber ensemble: Dance 9

8. Itaipu, symphonic portrait for chorus & orchestra: The Dam

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

2007 import-only two CD set released to coincide with the innovative and influential composer's 70th birthday. Throughout the years, apart from his own releases, Glass has been involved with scoring soundtracks, producing albums by other esoteric artists as well as more conventional acts plus inspiring and influencing generations of fans and peers. This thoughtfully compiled collection contains 18 tracks including 'Lightning', 'Metamorphosis Four', 'Glasspiece #1', 'Wichita Sutra Vortex', 'Changing Opinions' and more. Sony/BMG.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff, October 14, 2007

By	roland (Idaho) - See all my reviews

The songs on this compilation are great selections, the only problem is they are so randomly arranged. The best way to listen to Glass is by listening to an entire album of something, since each one usually conveys a certain emotional state that isn't captured with just one random song.
this might be a good intro. for someone who has never heard of Glass before, but other than that, its best to just buy a complete recording.

4.0 out of 5 stars Glass Reviewed!, January 12, 2009

By	Frank Gross III - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This compilation is very good. If you are a Glass listener this double disk set will satisfy your addiction to his music - for a few days. If you are like me you will buy more later works to find even better sounds. I recommend Itaipu! Best heroic music I have heard since "Forward" from the Red Army Choir! Check out Glass' Symp #8. I , at first, thought it was nothing that good. However as I listened to it a few more times, it is now a standard in my car tape player!

4.0 out of 5 stars Good CD, April 29, 2008

A Kid's Review

I really like Phillip Glass. The simple sounding and semi repetitive arrnagements are charming. This is not music that you listen to on a road trip. But it is great for creating a relaxing atomsphere. I personally like to listen to it when I'm grading. Sadly, this CD dosen't include the music he created for the film No Reservations which I really enjoyed. Other than that I really like this CD.