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Glass: Violin Concerto

~ Philip Glass (Composer), Ulster Orchestra (Orchestra), Adele Anthony (Performer), Takuo Yuasa (Performer)
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On this CD:
  1. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
    Composed by Philip Glass
    Performed by Ulster Orchestra
    with Adele Anthony
    Conducted by Takuo Yuasa

  2. Company for strings
    Composed by Philip Glass
    Performed by Ulster Orchestra
    Conducted by Takuo Yuasa

  3. Akhnaten
    Composed by Philip Glass
    Performed by Ulster Orchestra
    Conducted by Takuo Yuasa

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best Violin Concerto recording..., 7 Mar 2004
By Mr. Warren M. Fisher (East Grinstead, West Sussex United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This is the only unofficial Glass recording in my extensive collection (that is to say not approved and supervised by the composer and produced by his longtime collaborators Kurt Munkasci and Michael Riesman). It is though the finest available recording of one of Glass' best orchestral works, his Violin Concerto. Pungent, bracing and evocative - the Concerto is one of Glass' most accesible and attractive works, and here receives the performance it deserves. Powerful, perfectly paced, energetic and moody - the soloist and orchestra realise the piece marvellously, and are matched by the more than capable production. It is far superior to the more pricey Deutsche Grammophon recording featuring soloist Gidon Kremer. That was poorly paced and the recording was abysmal (plus it was oddly paired with an ugly atonal piece by Schnittke). Here it is paired with 'Company', originally scored for string quartet, and a powerful rendition of two pieces from 'Akhnaten', Glass' landmark opera from 1984.

A must for all Glass fans, and a good introduction to newcomers immune to the usual Glass-phobe cliches. A little gem.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Glass at his best, 11 Mar 2003
By Bernard Davis "Bernard Davis" (Birmingham, England) - See all my reviews
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The first work on this disc, Company, shows Glass at his most telling, using the basic building blocks of minimalism to achieve the maximum of musical richness and contrasts.

It is instructive to compare Glass' Violin concerto with his fellow American John Adams'. Adams takes on the whole late romantic/early modern tradition of Violin Concertos: structurally, harmonically and pschycologically (think for instance of the troubled soul of Elgar's violin concerto)and builds something strange, wonderful and new. Glass focuses on structures, opting for a classic 18th century fast-slow-fast one) and produces a Paginini like showmanship from his endlessly repeated musical figures. But there is more going on, for instance, half way through the first movement I was surprised by a counter melodic line from the strings which could have been borrowed straight from a symphony by the early 20th century British composer Bax. The piece ends on a high - and fast- note - after 25 attention keeping minutes.

The final two tracks are selections from Glass' Opera Ankhaten.
they are fine as far as they go but do not constitute any kind of complete work. With the CD clocking in at only 52 minutes there are 28 free minutes which could have been used to more fully represent the Opera.

The playing is top notch, especially the solo violin in the concerto. If you want to compare the Adams and Glass concertos you may wish to buy a CD that features both (there are several available)If you already have the Adams (or don't wish to buy it) this is an excellent version of the Glass.

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars LYRICAL INTERPRETATIONS, 7 Feb 2001
This is a great CD of fabulous music by America's pre-eminent classical/minimalist composer. The violinist has a real grasp of the music and she plays on a rare and beautiful instrument. The three excerpts from arguably his best opera - Akhnaten - may be played too slow for some tastes but they work for me. This is a highly enjoyable disc and I have recommended to all my friends who eschew the blandishments that Philip Glass's music has to offer......
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5.0 out of 5 stars In agreement with those who praise it.
This is a masterfully performed feast of Glass. I too have 25 works of polished Glass and have to say that this is an exciting performance and one that does Brits proud, unlike... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Glass minimalistically pleasant
Glass's violin concerto is pleasant and immediately accessible. But, Glass's music is all very similar; its as if there is a number of ideas which get continously re-cycled. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Violin Concerto is one of Glass's most inpired creations
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Published on 29 Dec 2005 by maurtitia helps

3.0 out of 5 stars A good showcase of Glass' virtues - and vices!
Glass' violin concerto is the core of this selection and the reason why I bought it. Glass can be magnificently meditative at his best and Tasmanian Adele Anthony pulls this out... Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2003 by Gerard Lynch

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Perhaps Glass is not for me or perhaps I need to listen a few more times. It does not do a lot for me. Read more
Published on 3 May 2003 by Mr. David Edwards

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful pulsating music
A fantastic performance of a highly moving piece of music. My girlfriend is not a big fan of minimalist composers, yet this CD has done much to change her opinion. Read more
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