Philip Glass presents a mesmerising collection of works with 'Glass: Cocteau Trilogy', released on 23 February 2024 via Universal Music Division Decca Records France. This captivating album, spanning 1 hour and 38 minutes, showcases Glass's mastery of minimalism, classical, and neoclassical genres.
The album is a testament to Glass's ability to reimagine and reinterpret the works of Jean Cocteau, with the 'Cocteau Trilogy' comprising Orphée, La Belle et la Bête, and Les enfants terribles. Each piece has been meticulously arranged for piano duet, highlighting the intricacies and nuances of Glass's composition.
From the opening notes of Orphée, the listener is transported to a world of elegance and refinement, with each subsequent track weaving a complex tapestry of sound. La Belle et la Bête brings a sense of wonder and enchantment, while Les enfants terribles showcases Glass's ability to craft a sense of tension and drama.
Throughout the album, Glass's signature minimalist style is evident, with repetitive phrases and motifs building to create a sense of hypnotic intensity. The piano duet arrangements add a layer of intimacy and vulnerability, making the music feel both deeply personal and universally relatable.
With 'Glass: Cocteau Trilogy', Philip Glass has created a work of profound beauty and depth, one that will resonate with fans of classical and minimalist music alike. This album is a must-listen for anyone seeking to experience the very best of Glass's compositional genius.
Tracks
Orphée - Arr. for Piano duet / Act 1: I. Le caféPhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Orphée - Arr. for Piano duet / Act 1: II. La routePhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Orphée - Arr. for Piano duet / Act 1: III. La chambre d'OrphéePhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Orphée - Arr. for Piano duet / Act 2: IV. Chez OrphéePhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Orphée - Arr. for Piano duet / Act 2: V. Le voyage aux enfersPhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Orphée - Arr. for Piano duet / Act 2: VI. Orphée et la princessePhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Orphée - Arr. for Piano duet / Act 2: VII. Interlude musical - Le retour chez OrphéePhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Orphée - Arr. for Piano duet / Act 2: VIII. Le studio d'OrphéePhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Orphée - Arr. for Piano duet / Act 2: IX. Le retour d'OrphéePhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Orphée - Arr. for Piano duet / Act 2: X. La chambre d'OrphéePhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
La Belle et la Bête - Arr. for Piano duet: I. OuverturePhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
La Belle et la Bête - Arr. for Piano duet: II. Les soeursPhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
La Belle et la Bête - Arr. for Piano duet: III. Le dînerPhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
La Belle et la Bête - Arr. for Piano duet: IV. Promenade dans le jardinPhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
La Belle et la Bête - Arr. for Piano duet: V. La saisie des meublesPhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
La Belle et la Bête - Arr. for Piano duet: VI. La confiance de la BêtePhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
La Belle et la Bête - Arr. for Piano duet: VII. Le miroirPhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
La Belle et la Bête - Arr. for Piano duet: VIII. Le pavillonPhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
La Belle et la Bête - Arr. for Piano duet: IX. La métamorphosePhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Les enfants terribles - Arr. for Piano duet: I. OverturePhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Les enfants terribles - Arr. for Piano duet: II. Paul Is DyingPhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Les enfants terribles - Arr. for Piano duet: III. The SomnambulistPhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Les enfants terribles - Arr. for Piano duet: IV. She Slapped MePhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Les enfants terribles - Arr. for Piano duet: V. They Lived Their DreamPhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Les enfants terribles - Arr. for Piano duet: VI. Terrible InterludePhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Les enfants terribles - Arr. for Piano duet: VII. Cocoon Of ShawlsPhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Les enfants terribles - Arr. for Piano duet: VIII. LostPhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Les enfants terribles - Arr. for Piano duet: IX. Are You In Love, Agathe?Philip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Les enfants terribles - Arr. for Piano duet: X. She Took The PathPhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
Les enfants terribles - Arr. for Piano duet: XI. Paul’s EndPhilip Glass, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque
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