Glass (b. 1937), along with Steve Reich, LaMonte Young,
and Terry Riley, helped shape the minimalist movement. His highly
recognizable style has won Glass wide critical and commercial
acceptance. Glass's music is marked by its repetitions and bright
keyboard figures, and he has made important inroads into scoring
music for films and unconventional operas.
Here are his essential recordings.
Our recommendations for the best CD's from the best
artists.
Whether you're thinking of exploring an unfamiliar style or already
building a focused collection, our Essentials pages can streamline
your musical search. From alternative music to zydeco, bebop to
hip-hop, the Essentials will lead you to the hundreds of artists
and thousands of recordings that matter.
