itsyourcall (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

i wonder if branka is a sweet lady sharing cookies to everyone after the performance, cookies she baked! herself!! :) or if she's from the old school, a feared matron..

musicdivinemusic (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

And with all those difficulties, the physical difficulty of playing those repetitions and even the difficulty of reading the score with such minute changes, Branka Parlik manages to play not only with accuracy but also with expression and emotion. Great job, great music.

chriswales19 (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

Branka Parlic plays Glass like I have never heard him played before. My gosh what a wonderful performer ! Many thanks for sharing !

rasdraws (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

modernquartet, just a plain and sincere thankyou. My kind of music

Xtra999 (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

I think even note reading can be difficult because of the subtle changes you may oversee if you don't take care.

sharkyleroux (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

This piece was inspired by a Ginsberg poem of the same name. Once upon a time, Glass and Ginsberg would perform this together. I found the audio of their collaboration available on limewire, but havn't found any video. Anyone?

V1adimirr (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

its funny but so true...

EinSofVirtuoso (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

This is great music. A great backdrop when in need of inspiration.

missannalawrence (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

glass' piano works, i have found, can be physically very difficult to play. one has to have incredible technique or else you will end up hurting yourself. for example, the arpeggios she starts at 3:30. it takes stamina and great technique to not strain yourself through that passage (and those are everywhere in the metamorphosis)

daishounin (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

Keep on hoofing.