Sinking of the Titanic by Gavin Bryars — 18 August 2011
Selection: Sinking of the Titanic by Philip Glass Date: 18 August 2011 Presenter: Richard Chew. The Members’ Notes, compiled by Anne Wisdom, begin: After listening to the referred example, my first thought was “why did Richard Chew select this work as the inaugural listening example for the music club?” I found the work to be quite beautiful, but apart from the title, knew little about it. I am familiar with the Bryars work Jesus Blood Never Failed Me Yet. After listening again to work out the performing media, texture and other elements of music, I felt I needed to go further....
Read MoreGabriella Smart performs Shostakovich and Glass
You are cordially invited to attend Gabriella Smart’s performance of Philip Glass’ Metamorphosis, five pieces for piano on Thursday 1st December at 8.00pm at The Studio, 82 Cremorne Street, Malvern.
Read MoreMetamorphosis I-V by Philip Glass – 17 November 2011
Selection: Metamorphosis I-V by Philip Glass Date: 17 November 2011 Presenter: Chris Reid Chris is a music critic and reviewer with a passionate interest in international contemporary arts.The meeting was focused on Philip Glass’s Metamorphosis I-V for piano and used to develop an interesting aspect Philip Glass’s music: the idea of the extended suite for solo piano. Going back to Bach’s Well-Tempered Klavier, there have been many extended suites, by Janacek, Shostakovich, Messiaen and many more; Larry Sitsky’s Golden Dawn is one that could be mentioned. To Chris,...
Read MoreReview: Soundstream Collective by GlamAdelaide
Soundstream Collective written by Barry Lenny Arts Editor for GlamAdelaide
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