On Wednesday night, May 25, 2011, I went to Casa da Musica to listen the American pianist Philip Glass to play 30 years of his music. He is one of most famous composers of the 20th century.
He studied with Ravi Shankar, the greatest Indian musician of the 20th century
Soundtracks like "The Hours", "The Illusionist", and others are in our best memories.
He studied with Ravi Shankar, the greatest Indian musician of the 20th century
Soundtracks like "The Hours", "The Illusionist", and others are in our best memories.
The Guilhermina Suggia hall was complete. Even the space chorus was open and all the seats occupied.
Five themes and two encore from about 30 years was perfomed during 90 minutes without any interruption. In an very intimate concert.
Five themes and two encore from about 30 years was perfomed during 90 minutes without any interruption. In an very intimate concert.
Glass played Six Études (1994-1999), Mad Rush (1980), Metamorphoses (1989), Dreaming Awake (2006), Wichita Vortex Sutra (1990). He came back on the stage and offered two encore.
Philip Glass
Photo: Steve Pyke
The audience wedeeply applauded his talent! The contemporary minimalist composer was grateful. And we were deeply touched by his art! And his simplicity!
G-Souto
29.05.2011
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