Much has been written about this milestone of modern music theater, a work that the term "opera" in a traditional sense does not do justice. Instead of focusing on action and a supporting libretto, it lined up unconnected scenes together, engages Ethereal recurring motifs on . "Einstein on the Beach" is, despite its conception as a stage work not least also for the listener fully accessible, the patient and - the willingness brings his new listening habits - when, etc. not familiar with Philip Glass, Steve Reich to reconsider. Long strong repetitive passages with minimal changes, the "text" consists of sung numbers, Solfeggio syllables and spoken passages on the edge of banality. The Intrumentierung is economical, organ, violin, small string ensemble. Although the work is now 25 years old, it sounds very modern, and is that in its clarity one of the outstanding representatives of the "Minimal Music", in addition to Steve Reich's "Drumming" In my opinion, the most lasting impression leaves the. As an introduction to the work of Philip Glass' it is often seen as too "difficult" considered, I think it is much better suited as the latest creations that as film music (such as in the "Truman Story") significant blur mainstream fit have become and have lost a lot of very specific charm of the early Glass'schen works. This complete recording is the only on the market and solves the old 1986 from. Recording Technically it is a lot better, a little interpretive lifeless, yet captivating, and all attractive pricewise. "Einstein on the Beach" is suitable for anyone wanting to: Search for a "third way" between healer Musical World and atonal chaos. To delight in discovering tiny musical sophistication. Philip Glass only know of its newer side and want to experience the roots in a more easily digestible form as the "Music in Twelve Parts". Find music that is not meditative, cheesy but probably throws back to concentrate fully on the handset. (This is an Amazon.com at the university-student review.)
