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Symphony No.9 [CD]

Philip Glass Audio CD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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  • Conductor: Dennis Russell Davies
  • Composer: Philip Glass
  • Audio CD (14 May 2012)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Orange Mountain Music
  • ASIN: B007K57SNA
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 82,803 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Movement I - Bruckner Orchester Linz
2. Movement II - Bruckner Orchester Linz
3. Movement III - Bruckner Orchester Linz

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Transport yourself to a beautiful new world 22 Sep 2012
By M. D. Holley TOP 1000 REVIEWER
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The central movement of this symphony is something really special. Glass has created here a whole new sound world, quite unlike any other music from Glass or any one else. It is very beautiful, somehow very vulnerable and fragile. The texture has a slightly clumsy nature, in a very appealing and touching way. You would need to hear it to see what I mean. I think it one of the very best things he has ever done.

It is impressive that Glass at a relatively advanced age is able to break through to brand new ground. And pleasing that innovation is still happening (much 'establishment' music coming from academically approved composers seemingly finds it hard to imagine anything new).

While some of the music has immediate appeal, it does require repeated and concentrated listening to grasp properly. I am sure some listeners may jump to the conclusion that it lacks depth or repeats what Glass did before on the basis of a single superficial hearing. Worthwhile music takes effort.

I recently sat slightly frustrated through a performance of Bruckner 9 (by Haikink and the Vienna Philharmonic) at the proms. There is no doubt in my mind which 9th is the greater!

Highly recommended to those in search of new sounds of wonder and delight!
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5.0 out of 5 stars frequent buyer 23 Mar 2013
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my wife and I love Glass, he type of music stirs energis within us which only he and others like Michael Nyman seem to do. It is probably becaause he is not afraid to outside of the norm and just writes and performs pieces which I think are very important to him, he actually feels his perfomance, as always an absolutely stirring performance, well done, loved it
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5.0 out of 5 stars 9th Symphony by Glass 12 Sep 2012
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This is one of his finest compositions, if you already have a passion for Glass' music then this is a must for your collection, if you don't then listen to the second movement to be found on Youtube and be converted.
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