Glass Two Pascal Schumacher & Danae Dörken

• 1 Glass: Japura River 04:33
• 2 Glass: Etude 12 08:05
• 3 Schumacher: The Sculptor R.S. 03:57
• 4 Schumacher: The Director R.W. 01:58
• 5 Glass: Mishima Closing 02:20
• 6 Schumacher: Glass Mosaïque 04:15
• 7 Glass: Truman Sleeps 02:07
• 8 Glass: Opening Rework (Arr. For Piano and Vibraphone by Pascal Schumacher) 08:33
• 9 Schumacher: The Choreographer L.C. 01:56
• 10 Glass: Metamorphosis Four (Arr. For Piano and Vibraphone by Pascal Schumacher) 06:01
• 11 Schumacher: The Poet A.G. 03:53
• Total Runtime 47:38

Info for Glass Two

"The award-winning vibraphonist Pascal Schumacher and the internationally acclaimed pianist Danae Dörken present their new album' Glass Two' - an impressive musical homage to one of the most influential composers of our time: Philip Glass. Their unusual instrumentation for piano and vibraphone creates an unrivaled sound world that brings Glass' minimalist works to life in a new and refreshing way. At the heart of the album are original interpretations of Glass' compositions, complemented by Schumacher's own works. These pieces, inspired by personalities who influenced the American composer, such as the poet Allen Ginsberg or the sculptor Richard Serra, form a unique fusion of two musical worlds. This fusion creates a profound and multi-faceted, yet reduced and clear atmosphere. Pascal Schumacher and Danae Dörken impressively demonstrate that less is sometimes more: Their artfully crafted arrangements are characterised by a fascinating transparency that captures the essence of minimalist music. The result is a captivating listening experience that allows the colors and textures of Glass' works to shine in a new light and interact harmoniously with Schumacher's own compositions. Immerse yourself in the soundscapes of 'Glass Two' and experience a musical journey that inspires both in its reduction and diversity!"

Pascal Schumacher, vibraphone
Danae Dörken, piano

Pascal Schumacher
studied classical percussion, jazz vibraphone and musicology at music conservatories in Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Brussels and The Hague.

He holds a Master’s degree in musicology from the Marc Bloch University in Strasbourg, and another in music with a focus on jazz vibraphone from the Koninklijk Conservatorium in The Hague.

He has won many awards, including the Belgian Django d’Or (2005), Music:LX (2012), ECHO Jazz (2012), JTI Trier Jazz (2014) and was selected for the Rising Stars program organized by the European Concert Hall Organization (2009 / 10).

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