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| Music in the Shape of a Square | 
 enlarge | Creators: Paolo Ravaglia, Philip Glass, Alter Ego Ensemble, Manuel Zurria, Francesco Petrini
Label: Stradivarius
Category: Music
Buy New: $26.95
Buy New/Used from $14.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  (2 reviews)
Sales Rank: 333034
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 723724427525
EAN: 0723724427525
ASIN: B000066TX0
Release Date: June 4, 2002
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Music In Similar Motion (For Ensemble) | | • | Strung Out (For Amplified Violin) | | • | Piece In The Shape Of A Square (For Two Flutes) | | • | Gradus (For Bass Clarinet) | | • | Music In Contrary Motion (For Ensemble) |
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| Customer Reviews:
 I have mixed feelings! January 13, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'm a huge fan of Philip Glass's early works (up to and including Einstein) so when this CD came out, I just about popped my top! After listening to it a few times, I can give it 3 stars. Hard core Glass fans will recognize the first and last piece as both are on the Nonesuch recording entitled "Two Pages". Here they are rescored and extremely well played for the Alter Ego Ensemble. I've always liked "Music in Similar Motion but found the Nonesuch recording to be a bit weak (and the lower saxes out of tune?!). This recording is much better. Same with "Contrary Motion" which as anyone who's heard it knows is oh-so difficult to play. The ensemble is flawless and stayed true to what I'm sure Glass had in mind. "Piece in the shape of a square" was alright but this piece is extremely sparse. It takes a few listenings to get used to. "Gradus" and "Strung out" are extremely difficult to handle (and this, coming from someone who listens to "Music with changing parts" every few weeks). Essentially, they are bass clarinet and violin, respectively, playing single notes in a scale in bizarre rythmic and melodic variations. Those who like "Two Pages" and the early works will be used to hearing some additive system. There's none here. But for the outside tracks and "Piece in the shape of a square", well worth it!! Maybe I'll just have to listen to the other two before I appreciate them.
 A concert recreated September 26, 2002
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This disc recreates an early recital concert of Philip Glass' music. The performances and recording are very good, and the whole experience is worthwhile.Those new to Glass and his peculiar esthetic are encouraged to look at one of his more broadly appealing collections, however: this is a disc for fans.
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