Metamorphosis II by Philip Glass | Lavinia Meijer | TEDxAmsterdam

At TEDxAmsterdam, Lavinia performed Metamorphosis II by Philip Glass – also known as it is part of the score to the movie The Hours.

Not only does she search for rare classical solo & orchestral repertoire, she is also always on the alert for contemporary music possibilities.

Besides performing the classical standard harp repertoire, Ms. Meijer experiments with electronic music, theatrical music, jazz and avant rock and she is the only classical artist to have hit the top 10 in the Dutch rock album charts with three consecutive albums.

[wakingtheworld]

Piano, violin, handpans... now a harp version of this mesmerising piece. Goosebumps. An exquisite performance.

[michaelyoung]

The transition of the cadence from one hand to the other is flawless

[supersailorsailing]

Her modulation of tempo and volume are just exquisite beyond words.

[tomkot]

One of the best TEDx Talks. Words are overrated, sound itself is a form of communication.

[davismiller]

In performance after performance, no one touches the power, precision and profundity that Lavinia Meijer extracts from this piece.

[RevancedRevanced]

She transforms me to a magical world. Harp is the best fit for this piece. Have listened to piano also but harp is just devine...

[simplex_ger]

Philip Glass' original performance on the Grand Piano is great, but this is the real thing! Fabulous!

[timsmith]

As someone who listen to Metamorphosis 2 every day from @Philip Glass, Ms. Meijer nails it!!

[tommaso]

I’ve just listened to this version of this song for the very first time and my jaw has dropped. Wow. She plays the harp so beautifully and she feels it with her whole body. Absolutely

[PeppermintTwyst]

Captivating. Glass meets harp. A marriage made in the cosmos. <3

[claireroche]

I read long ago :

‘In world of shattered dreams, the Artist must celebrate the comely and the beautiful…radiant exuberant beauty .’.

It was either Michael Tippett or Pablo Casals.

Philip Glass and Lavinia Meïjer epitomise this in such a joyous way, as an immense gift to us all.

Thank you so very much .

[digitalboxjellychironex]

This is very special. Such talent. I keep replaying this again and again…

[paulmorton]

Love Philip glass, I find his music so transparent.

[paullanier]

Harp players are the best ! Have talent and skill . If this art was easy, everyone could do it. In admiration of her dedication to her perfect work.

[carolvota]

Lavinia Meijer is so beautiful and talented . what a treasure

[Anais-csub]

I haven't words to describe my feelings which this master piece caused on me...

[PCmaatje]

After listening to this piece of art I first needed to land back on Earth again and dry my eyes... Wow, this is soo wonderfully played!!!

[MindfulFuryy]

This is one of the best versions I've seen

[UbercakeNL]

I have long been admirer of Phillip Glass, Lavinia Meijer is however insanely brilliant...

[Youtubersdude]

One day they will fully discover the power of music and see the genius of this song. Simple yet powerful. I wish I could play it myself so I could experience it as a musician.