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Top positive review
The best interpretation of Glass' Etudes and Opening.
November 4, 2017
My 10-day-old newborn is sleeping in my arms, Vikingur Olafsson's interpretation of Philip Glass' "Opening" is playing in my headphones, and for all of seven minutes and forty-four seconds the world is standing still but for the music and the colors of autumn at the window and the comforting warmth in my lap and my flowing tears.
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Top critical review
Very impressed with himself
June 21, 2018
Overly fussy "Hey mom look at me,all those piano lessons finally paid off" style of playing.
This is minimalist music, play it that way!
Olafsson is a total showboat nothing subtle about him.
And why do so many people use brassy sounding Steinway's?
I was lucky enough years ago to work on a couple of projects where Mr. Glass wrote and played the score so I have an idea how at least HE THINKS his music should sound. Save your money . If you must have find it used or buy my very low mileage copy.
This is minimalist music, play it that way!
Olafsson is a total showboat nothing subtle about him.
And why do so many people use brassy sounding Steinway's?
I was lucky enough years ago to work on a couple of projects where Mr. Glass wrote and played the score so I have an idea how at least HE THINKS his music should sound. Save your money . If you must have find it used or buy my very low mileage copy.
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November 4, 2017
My 10-day-old newborn is sleeping in my arms, Vikingur Olafsson's interpretation of Philip Glass' "Opening" is playing in my headphones, and for all of seven minutes and forty-four seconds the world is standing still but for the music and the colors of autumn at the window and the comforting warmth in my lap and my flowing tears.
December 18, 2017
I love it. The composition, performance, and recording are all exquisite. My only fear is that I will listen too much too quickly and reduce my marginal enjoyment. I particularly enjoy no. 1, 2, and 5, but they're all great.
I am not sure how I feel about the reworks. I also enjoy them, but the simplicity of the originals is sublime. At any rate, if the reworks were going in, they should all have gone right after the original, or all lumped together at the end (my only complaint).
I am not sure how I feel about the reworks. I also enjoy them, but the simplicity of the originals is sublime. At any rate, if the reworks were going in, they should all have gone right after the original, or all lumped together at the end (my only complaint).
July 8, 2017
What a wonderful recording. The sound is flawless and the playing is mesmerizing. Truly an album you can put on and become lost in from start to finish!
August 6, 2017
Beautifully sequenced. Exquisitely performed. Splendidly recorded. Two orchestrated performances are great bonus. All in all intoxicating music.
August 15, 2017
Outstanding performances of a good portion of the 20 etudes by Philip Glass along with a stunning rendition of the opening piece from Glassworks. I've been a fan of the music of Philip Glass for many years and this is one of my favorite recordings of his music.
February 5, 2017
Philip Glass compositions are often interpreted in a mechanistic way, but Olafsson produces some sensitive and dynamic interpretations. These performances are NOT boring at all; I found them mesmerizing. I too would like to see him perform these live in concert. An excellent set and highly recommended!
May 20, 2018
Nuanced and fluid interpretations of these works. Notable for being worked up with input from the composer. Glass in the wrong hands can seem mechanical, but here it comes to life, flowing and pulsating.
June 13, 2018
Philip Glass' very tasteful minimalist style is graced by Olafsson's talent.
October 7, 2017
LOVE this album. Fantastic pianist who attacks and then retreats into melancholy.
October 10, 2017
Absolutely love this record. Listen all the time. Haunting and beautiful.
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