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Philip Glass's 'Songs from Liquid Days' 40th Anniversary Concert Preview

WNYCJanuary 24, 202617 min93 views
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Celebrating 'Songs from Liquid Days'

  • 🎶 Philip Glass's 1986 album, Songs from Liquid Days, is being celebrated for its 40th anniversary with a performance at Lincoln Center.
  • 💡 Glass described the album as a voyage of discovery into songwriting, marking his first time composing music in song form.
  • ✍️ The album features lyrics from notable artists like David Byrne, Paul Simon, and Suzanne Vega, with music composed by Philip Glass.
  • 🎤 Vocalists on the original album included Linda Ronstadt and The Roches.

Previewing the Lincoln Center Concert

  • 🗓️ The album will be performed in its entirety at Lincoln Center, where it originally premiered.
  • 🎭 The event is curated by the Philip Glass Ensemble and New Latin Wave, an organization dedicated to promoting Latina artists.
  • 🎤 Featured vocalists Sasha Gutierrez, Melisa Bonetti, and Kayla Viviana shared their excitement and previewed excerpts from the song cycle.

Artists' Perspectives on the Album

  • ✨ Vocalists expressed that the album was a pleasant surprise, noting its
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