From the Philip Glass Recording Archive, Vol. II: Orchestral Music
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Music CD Cover Composer: Philip Glass Conductor: Dennis Russell Davies Performer: Relache Ensemble Orchestra: Wiener Rundfunkorchester Edition: Music CD Format: Import CD Release Date: 2007-07-31 Music Label: Orange Mountain Music Soundtracks:
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Free Music Review: Philip Glass DancesThrough Rio
Hit: 5 Stars
Ravel described his Bolero somewhat disparagingly as being fifteen minutes of orchestration without music (I paraphrase). Glass' "Days And Nights In Rocinha" is in the same mould, though without the inexorable crescendo and wild climax of the Ravel. Neither of them is devoid of musical content but repetition is the order of the day. Rocinha is a neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro that Glass used to frequent with a lot of pleasure, a place noted for its carnivals and sense of fun. This musical description of the area has something of the Carnival about it and is based on a sinewy melody that is layered with colourful orchestral effects as it progresses. Those looking for Glass' trademark arpeggios won't find them here - this is Glass of the chugging bass lines, the syncopations and the familiar, easy-on-the-ear chord progressions. Exotic percussion sounds add the South American touch, though the piece is still more Glass than Brazil. Glass decribes it as a Dance For Orchestra. One of my sons thought the opening reminded him of a well-known pop song but couldn't quite call to mind which one. Those of my friends allergic to Glass (most of them, sadly - Phillistines!!) actually enjoyed this. As a Glass devotee I found it highly enjoyable and use it a great deal in the car. The "other" work on the disc, actually slightly longer, is a five-movement suite from "Persephone" for chorus and orchestra. This has a grave beauty all its own, hypnotic and intense.
Both works are vintage Glass (both from the 1990s) and repay repeated hearing. I've enjoyed getting to know them and shall continue to play them often, even with 3,000 other discs in my collection.
Philip Glass devotees need not hesitate. Others wll find a great deal to enjoy if they put their prejudice to one side and stop taking so much notice of the critics!