Classics Unlocked - Ep. 18 - The Études of Philip Glass

This episode of Classics Unlocked delves into some rather recent piano music, from one of the most famous of all contemporary composers. Philip Glass is considered one of the founding fathers of the movement known as ‘Minimalism’. Graham Abbott explores one particular aspect of Glass’s canon – his Études for solo piano, using the 2017 Deutsche Grammophon album from Icelandic performer Víkingur Ólafsson.


This episode features the 2017 Deutsche Grammophon recording:


GLASS: Piano Works

Víkingur Ólafsson, piano

DG 479 6918


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