This remarkable clear vinyl pays homage to the visionary Philip Glass, a pioneer of minimal music who celebrated his 80th birthday on January 31, 2017. Handpicked by Glass himself, the talented Víkingur Ólafsson delivers an exquisite interpretation of Glass’s acclaimed Etudes. Known for his technical brilliance and artistic collaborations with contemporary icons like Ólaf Arnalds and Björk, Ólafsson showcases the profound emotional depth and innovation that define Glass’s music.
- Track Listing:
- 1. Glassworks, Opening (Philip Glass) – Víkingur Ólafsson
- 2. Études, No. 6 (Philip Glass) – Víkingur Ólafsson
- 3. Études, No. 3 (Philip Glass) – Víkingur Ólafsson
- 4. Études, No. 5 (Philip Glass) – Víkingur Ólafsson
- 5. Études, No. 13 (Philip Glass) – Víkingur Ólafsson
- 6. Études, No. 14 (Philip Glass) – Víkingur Ólafsson
- 7. Études, No. 9 (Philip Glass) – Víkingur Ólafsson
- 8. Études, No. 15 (Philip Glass) – Víkingur Ólafsson
- 9. Études, No. 18 (Philip Glass) – Víkingur Ólafsson
- 10. Études, No. 2 (Philip Glass) – Víkingur Ólafsson
- 11. Études, No. 20 (Philip Glass) – Víkingur Ólafsson
Lisa Gonzalez (verified owner) –
Absolutely captivating! Víkingur Ólafsson’s interpretation of Philip Glass’s works on this clear vinyl is a must-have for any music lover.
Teresa Dickerson (verified owner) –
The clarity and warmth of the sound are outstanding. This is definitely one of the best minimal music vinyl records I’ve ever purchased.
William Mathis (verified owner) –
I bought this vinyl to explore Philip Glass’s piano works, and it exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend for any classical music enthusiast!