This south korean born artist was raised and educated in the netherlands by her adoptive parents. Lavinia meyers new album voyage is the perfect follow up to her successful goldselling album passaggio. Philip glass e lavinia meijer sono i protagonisti di questo splendido super audio cd. Buy a cheap copy of metamorphosis book by jean lorrah. Harpist lavinia meijer was born in 1983 in south korea, but raised in the netherlands by adoptive parents. Since their first encounter in may 2011, rising star harpist lavinia meijer has worked with some frequency with philip glass, even though he has never written solo works specifically for the harp. She starred in a tv commercial for the amsterdam rijksmuseum in 2015. All this makes the story seem very factorylike as it warns us to find meaning aside from work and to beware victimization, parasitic relationships, and abusers. In 20, lavinias metamorphosis the hours philip glass cd was awarded gold record and platinum record status for classical music in the netherlands. Lavinia meijer performs metamorphosis by philip glass. If youre looking for something new to listen to, watch or play, look no further than the musicmagpie store. Metamorphosis, the hours by laviniameijer published on 20121030t18. Her musical talent has earned her cum laude bachelors and masters degrees in music and she has successfully pursued a career as both a soloist and an.
You can see what he liked about the harp in his music. We sell over half a million new and used cds, dvds, blurays, games and vinyl, spanning all kinds of genres and consoles, with prices starting from just. Jul 24, 2007 thomas bloor is the author of worm in the blood, the tale of a 14yearold boy living in london who undergoes a fearful transformation. There, vulcan, the god of fire and technology, had created a picture of the world through metalworking. Metamorphosis the hours sacd cd philip glass, lavinia meijer currently unavailable. The hours, a classical music album by lavinia meijer. I hopethis cd will add an extra dimension to the performance practice of glasss most frequentlyperformed works.
Philip glass lavinia meijer metamorphosis the hours 2012. It won the calderdale childrens book award, and was. Lavinia continues to explore new repertoire for the harp and juxtaposes wellknown and contemporary composers. Ccs sa 33912, lavinia meijer metamorphosis the hours album art, philip glass lavinia meijer philip glass lavinia meijer metamorphosis the hours. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. These arrangements of pieces by glass work very well on harp, particularly in these meticulously concentrated performances by meijer. Featuring guest artists from around the world, and from the safety of their own homes, experience glass music remotely while practicing social distancing and isolation. Metamorphosis 1988 transcription by original score for piano solo transcribed for harp by lavinia meijer. Metamorphosis addresses various facets of postembryonic development, particularly signal transduction, morphogenesis, cellcell interactions, and programmed cell death. Franz kafkas novella the metamorphosis carries an allegorical meaning, and the moral of the story is hard to reach. In late 2015, lavinia also released a live cd album produced by sony classical records entitled in concert. However, many of his piano works and piano transcriptions, after minor adjustments, prove to be well suited to the modern pedal harp.
And this is where the sound must have caught the composers attention. It marked the beginning of a new musical journey for lavinia, exploring minimal music and contemporary composers. Mqs albums download mastering quality sound,hires audio. Muziek philip glass was een bevrijding voor lavinia meijer. Lavinia has met the italian composer twice and he encouraged her to work on his pieces and approved of lavinias renditions of famous compositions like divenire, passaggio, i giorni, nuvole bianche.
Find recording details and track inforamtion for metamorphosis, for piano philip glass on. To my ear, the sound of the harp is simply not suited to convey the feeling of the pieces. It is not very often that we have the opportunity to create a graphic equivalent of a drug fueled rant. Meijer, lavinia glass effect the music of philip glass. International harpist lavinia meijer, known for finding new sonic possibilities for the harp, brings the instrument into genres where it is not usually heard. Find recording details and track inforamtion for metamorphosis, for piano philip glass on allmusic. Lavinia is aquainted with einaudi, who has encouraged lavinia s work on his pieces and supported her renditions of muchloved compositions divenire, passaggio and i giorni. Falling water inspired by philip glass and frank lloyd.
Books similar to the metamorphosis, in the penal colony, and. Lavinias new album passaggio consists of pieces by the italian composerpianist ludovico einaudi. After a first and successful performance in the composers presence in the amsterdam pop temple the melkweg. Lavinia is aquainted with einaudi, who has encouraged lavinias work on his pieces and supported her renditions of muchloved compositions divenire, passaggio and i giorni. With this startling, bizarre, yet surprisingly funny first sentence, kafka begins his masterpiece, the metamorphosis. Lavinias new album passaggio consists of pieces by the italian composer and pianist ludovico einaudi. The hours 2012 sacdr or any other file from music category. Worldrenowned musician lavinia meijer shares how working in the intersection helped her bring controversy, modernity, and experimentation into the unlikeliest of musical instrumentsthe harp. Lavinia meijer passaggio einaudi by lavinia amazon. One of kafkas bestknown works, the metamorphosis tells the story of salesman gregor samsa who wakes one morning to find himself inexplicably transformed into a huge insect german ungeheuren ungeziefer, literally monstrous vermin, subsequently struggling to adjust to this new. The metamorphosis also sometimes translated as the transformation is a novella by franz kafka, first published in 1915.
This cd of transcriptions of philip glass music for harp, created by koreandutch harpist lavinia meijer herself, comes preapproved by the composer, who heard meijer playing the transcriptions of metamorphosis 1988 and encouraged her to pursue further experiments in the same vein. Lavinia meijer born february 12, 1983 is a south koreanborn dutch harpist. During our conversation, lavinia reveals how the medici effect changed her perception on collaboration, and. March 15, 2018 tibet house us 31st annual benefit concert. Lavinia is known for her dark, deep, and rich timbre in the lower register as played by her. However, many of his piano works and piano transcriptions, after minor adjustments, prove to be well suited to. Harpist lavinia meijer presents the glass effect at national. Jul 19, 2017 worldrenowned musician lavinia meijer shares how working in the intersection helped her bring controversy, modernity, and experimentation into the unlikeliest of musical instrumentsthe harp. Mqs albums download mastering quality sound,hires audio download. Lavinia meijer is one of the top harpists around today and her playing on this disc cannot be faulted, it is as musical and fluid as usual for her.
Released 15 october 2012 on channel classics catalog no. It immediately became part of my collection with which i would never part. Thomas bloors top 10 tales of metamorphosis books the. Meijer, lavinia the glass effect the music of phili p. Initially, lavinia meijer added glasss five movement metamorphosis to her repertoire, on the instigation of the undersigned, the amsterdam gallery owner robert malasch and the american composer himself. Metamorphosis, the hours by lavinia meijer and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hello select your address todays deals best sellers gift ideas new releases gift cards customer service sell.
Lavinia meijer since their first encounter in may 2011, lavinia meijer has worked with some frequency with philip glass, even though he has never written solo works specifically for the harp. This is the ninth cd and the fourth sony release by harpist lavinia meijer 1983. Lavinia meijer, andre caplet, jacques ibert, carlos salzedo. This opening track from lavinia meijer s glass metamorphosis, the hours, recorded directly to single dsd, gives you a sense for meijer s mastery of her instrument, and the amazing feel that she projects in this wonderful recording. Lavinia meijer is a fabulous harpist, with a silky touch and a voluptuous timbre, and shes stunningly well recorded in sacd surround sound if thats your pleasure. Lavinia meijers most relaxing harp disc ever classics today. A key feature of the book is its exploration of the molecular mechanisms underlying these processes. Within two years she was admissioned to study at the young talent class of the conservatory of utrecht bachelor and later at the conservatory of amsterdam master.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Sony masterworks announces lavinia meijers the glass effect. Goodreads members who liked metamorphosis book boyfrie. Metamorphosis, the hours 20122018 hires or any other file from music category. Promo ntr zaterdagmatinee philip glass vioolconcert 08 02 2014. It has been cited as one of the seminal works of fiction of the 20th century and is studied in colleges and universities across the western world. It was five years ago when lavinia meijer and philip glass first met. Dec 22, 2011 metamorphosis three by philip glass, performed by lavinia meijer was illustrated by video recordings of falling water in norway. Lavinia meijer offers a serene, sublime and effective interpretation of philip glass. I made this movie because the music of philipp glass is to my. The great short works of franz kafka from the worlds largest community of rea. Reinventing an age old instrument orldrenowned musician lavinia meijer shares how working in the intersection helped her bring controversy, modernity, and experimentation into the unlikeliest of musical instrumentsthe harp.
Since their first encounter in may 2011, lavinia meijer has worked with some frequency with philip glass, even though he has never written solo works specifically for the harp. Lavinia meijer born in southkorea, 1983 and adopted into a dutch family started to play the harp at the age of 9. Metamorphosis, the hours by lavinia meijer on amazon music. Reinventing an age old instrument worldrenowned musician lavinia meijer shares how working in the intersection helped her bring controversy, modernity, and experimentation into the unlikeliest of musical instrumentsthe harp. The hours super audio hybrid cd cd, nov2012, channel classics at the best online prices at ebay. Metamorphosis 1 5, selection from the hours, the poet acts, something she has to do, im going to make a cake, an unwelcome friend, choosing life, the hours lavinia meijer harp my first encounter with philip glass in 2011 was truly one of those onceinalifetime opportunities. The album contained work by luis bacalov, enrique granados, carel kraayenhof, astor piazzolla, anselmo aieta, jorge cardoso, lavinia meijer. The plot is narrated in a straightforward and chronological way, and the events are transparent. Metamorphosis, the hours by lavinia meijer on amazon. Arrange it for harp and it becomes positively tranquilizing. South koreanborn harpist meijer is a multiple awardwinner whose 2012 channel classics release devoted to the music of glass, metamorphosis the hours, was certified platinum and topped the rock charts in her adopted home of the netherlands.
As a harpist i feel greatly privileged to have such new experiences not only on stage, but. Meijer played together with carel kraayenhof, a dutch bandoneon player. Find books like the metamorphosis, in the penal colony, and other stories. Metamorphosis, for piano recording details and tracks. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from lavinia meijer at the discogs marketplace. The only departure from reality is in gregors metamorphosis when he becomes a giant bug.
Lavinia meijer artists nativedsd presents nativedsd. The problem is that, at least for me, the harp arrangements just dont do justice to the music. Philip glass, lavinia meijer metamorphosis the hours. Philip glass piano music is, how shall we say, placid at best.
Philip glass lavinia meijer metamorphosis the hours. At tedxamsterdam, lavinia performed metamorphosis ii by philip glass also known as it is part of the score to the movie the hours. Franz kafka, the metamorphosis this stunning performance on the harp by lavinia meijer, of metamorphosis ii by philip glass, plus a lovely violin and guitar duo make a perfect accompaniment for my poetry on the subject. Metamorphosis, the hours 20122018 flac tracks 24bit192 khz time 62. Throughout the metamorphosis, industrialism is expressed in a precise technical writing style using the themes of work, buying power, and dehumanization through working too much. Her albums passaggio and voyage were recorded in berlin by the noted tonmeister and 15x grammy award winner, andreas neubronner. Many of his piano works and piano transcriptions, however, after minor adjustments, prove to be well suited to the modern pedal harp. When gregor samsa woke up one morning from unsettling dreams, he found himself changed in his bed into a monstrous vermin. Lavinia meijer is the only classical artist to have hit the top 10 in the dutch rock album charts with three consecutive albums. Download lavinia meijer, philip glass metamorphosis.
Stream lavinia meijer on amazon music unlimited now. This album of transcriptions of philip glass music for harp, created by koreandutch harpist lavinia meijer herself, comes preapproved by the composer, who heard meijer playing the transcriptions of metamorphosis 1988 and encouraged her to. A profile of lavinia meijer harp and details of their recordings available to. She has toured all over the globe with many leading orchestras including the residentie orkest, the stuttgart radio symphony orchestra, and the israel philharmonic orchestra. The music of philip glass, features her interpretations of the composers etudes for solo piano. The palace of the sun turns out to be made entirely of precious metals, and far superior to anything featured on mtvs cribs ovid tells us that what was most stupendously awesome, however, was the artwork on the doors. Unexplained gravitational disturbances summon captain picard and the starship enterprisetm to the planet elysia, and the android lieutenant commander data to a date.
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