Philip Glass - Orion
Philip Glass - Orion (2005)
2CD | FLAC = 452 Mb | MP3 = 220 Mb
World / Modern Composition
Glass uses instruments indigenous to each country, giving the work a terrific array of colors and flavors. The dark gruntings of the didgeridoo are made even more effective when contrasted with the dainty Chinese pipa, a sort-of cross between the lute and mandolin; the sounds of Nova Scotian fiddler Ashley MacIsaac are sharp edged and folksy; and there is a duet for high wind instrument and sitar. The finale is a Greek song with all the instrumentalists chiming in. "Orion" seems somewhat formless – it's not a concerto or symphony – but its series of movements have great beauty and tonal diversity and keep the ear fascinated. Highly recommended.
DISC ONE
1. Australia 12:14
2. Interlude: Australia and China 2:18
3. China 9:48
4. Canada 10:47
5. Interlude: Canada and The Gambia 2:24
6. The Gambia 15:00
DISC TWO
1. Brazil 10:24
2. Brazil and India 3:38
3. India 12:51
4. Greece 11:17