MUS 300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Philip Glass Ensemble, Nadia Boulanger, Juilliard School
17 Nov 2017
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Postmodern opera 1950-1980: return to tonality (the use of key signatures, etc. , repetition, use of synthesizer! Incorporation of world music (ie. east indian rhythmic patterns) Philip glass (1937 - : born in baltimore, maryland, minimalism, concert and film composer, background and training, studied at the julliard school of music (nyc, 1964-1966, paris: scholarship to study with famous composition instructor (nadia. Boulanger: emphasis on compositional styles of classical composers (beethoven and mozart) The philip glass ensemble (formed around 1969: keyboards (glass"s specialty usually synthesizer sounds), woodwinds (most prominent), and. Vocals: all instruments are amplified gives it a more electronic sound, performed in unconventional venues: art galleries, lofts, warehouses, and outdoors. Minimalist set design: simple, backdrop is not detailed (no painted scenery, black/white/grey is often used, costumes are not ornate/detailed, smaller cast, harsh lighting. Einstein on the beach (1976: collaboration between robert wilson (visuals) and glass (music)
