The complete piano etudes is the first ever publication of all 20 of renowned composer philip glass s beautifully simple pieces for solo piano.
Philip glass piano etudes sheet.
The sound of a lifetime.
Their purpose was two fold.
He tours with fellow composer performer gabriel kahane and with philip glass joining the composer in performances of glass s complete piano etudes with dates in mexico city and chicago.
These follow 2014 15 performances with glass at brooklyn s bam san francisco performances the national concert hall in dublin and london s barbican.
Produced by don christensen and martin goldray.
Before i discovered philip glass and this glorious book of etudes i d played piano very casually for 10 years or so never played consistently and never took lessons.
Instrumental album sheet music songbooks the complete piano etudes is the first ever publication of all 20 of renowned composer philip glass s beautifully simple pieces for solo piano.
With their deft rhythmic and dynamic changes exciting harmonies and moving melodies the etudes are ajoy to hear and play.
I was in band and always had a strong interest in music so i was pretty good at picking out melodies by ear and playing simple chords underneath.
Glass composed an additional four for himself to expand his own piano technique occasionally in response to individual commissions.
Piano by philip glass.
The etudes began for me in the mid 90s and i am still adding new music to this collection as i write these notes in 2003.
First to provide new music for my solo piano concerts.
Nos 1 10 belong to book 1 1994 notes.
Executive producers philip glass and kurt munkacsi.
Music by philip glass.
With their deft rhythmic and dynamic changes exciting harmonies and moving melodies the etudes are a joy to hear and play.