Philip Glass 'Closing' PCF 2017

Bang on a Can All-Stars: Ashley Bathgate, cello; Robert Black, bass; Vicky Chow, piano; David Cossin, percussion; Derek Johnson, guitar; Ken Thomson, single reeds. From 2017 PCF Concert at Merkin Hall Jan 9. Video by Ross Karre Arts Documentation.

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[lesbsocal]

Glass is from an alternate universe. We must go there.

[elliannamcduffie]

Anyone else get goosebumps because this is so gorgeous? Leaves me breathtaken...

[KayAmooty]

Have loved his work for about 45 years. When I was 17 or so, I saw the ensemble perform at North Western and University of Chicago. Glass was actually loading all his own gear. I went back in the theater - saw him messing with equipment and said, "I don't want to bother you, but I want to tell you that was the most beautiful music I've ever heard." He stopped, thanked me, and said to wait in the lobby and he'll say hi to me and my friends. He kept his promise and loaded me up with goodies as I was on my university's "radio station". He was kind, lovely, and interested in what a bunch of teenagers had to say. Even gave us his address to send a tape. (My friend had his own 'ensemble'.) I'll never forget. Was fortunate to meet him at a handful of events after that - one being opening night of Satyagraha in Chicago; we had the box next to his.

[paulpedersen]

Ineffable. How does Glass mix such hidden tension, sadness, and soothing reassurance all together? Simply amazing - and so beautifully performed! It makes me melt.

[ZeySeeker]

I need more Philip Glass music in my life !

[nate-astor]

This piece feels like a timeless whisper. Joyous!

[cristinahagi]

This makes me cry, not in a bad way.. Just looking at the trees moving in the wind, I have never seen anything more beautiful

[ddownbond]

I listened to it two times and can't figure out why anyone would give this a thumbs down. I imagine it's blurred vision. As a result of having tears in their eyes they simply missed the thumbs up. 👍🏻

[quietmind]

One of Glass's best pieces and this ensemble is bringing such an introspective and melancholy tone to this piece.

[petersmith]

An incomparable genius whose music touches my heart like no other! There is a lot of love, sensitivity and gentleness in Mr Glass. He is indeed a very exceptional human being. Long may he live!

[josephalmond]

Only a golden heart could compose such a sublime Masterpiece.

[houkiabc]

Glass is a true GENIUS is music MAKES ME happy to the point of CRYING..

[timbok]

Magical. The slower pace, far slower than Glass's original, allows so much more room for emotion to play out. I listen to this and well up. Utterly beautiful.

[rpyrat]

This rendition is incredibly heartfelt, it's a bit like "Opening" meets "Spiegel im Spiegel"...
I'm in utter awe, taking it all in

[sara.]

Whenever I wanna escape and have some rest I listen to him

[philveness]

These guys are amazing… how do they make this piece even more beautiful?

[jojolerigolo]

This put the song to another level, the slow pace is mesmerizing . This is pure heaven. Well done guys.

[tangowiwi]

I honestly think it's one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It makes me cry every time.

[smguy]

That was wonderful. Bookmarked so that I can return to it, as I will.

[MidnightMiik]

A perfect performance! This piece has such a reserved feel. It’s brimming with pent up tension and yet is so soothing at the same time. Very sweet.