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Dinnerstein's Baroklyn: A Fresh Take on Philip Glass
5 Jun
Summary
- Pianist Simone Dinnerstein and her ensemble Baroklyn interpret Philip Glass.
- The recording features Glass's scores for 'The Hours' and 'Tirol Concerto'.
- Interpretations focus on organic flow, emulating time's passage.
American pianist Simone Dinnerstein and her ensemble, Baroklyn, are celebrating the music of Philip Glass with a new recording.
Their approach to Glass's minimalist style is described as refreshingly organic, focusing on emulating the passage of time rather than dissecting the music. This philosophy is applied to Glass's score for the film 'The Hours' and his 'Tirol Concerto'.
The arrangement of 'The Hours' transforms the film score into a nearly symphonic work. Dinnerstein's slower tempos enhance the emotional impact of the piano, strings, harp, and celesta.
The 'Tirol Concerto,' Glass's first piano concerto, also features prominently. While Bach's influence is noted in its energetic outer movements, the central elegy is highlighted as a particularly poignant piece.
Dinnerstein's liner notes emphasize that each repetition in the music is a response to what came before and an anticipation of what follows, allowing these interpretations to truly breathe.
