Philip Glass - Figures of Glass (Vanessa Wagner)

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Composer: Philip Glass

1. Etude No. 1 (Edit)
2. Etude No. 2 (Edit)
3. Etude No. 3 (Edit)
4. Etude No. 5 (Edit)
5. Etude No. 6 (Edit)
6. Etude No. 8 (Edit)
7. Etude No. 10 (Edit)
8. Etude No. 16 (Edit)
9. Etude No. 17 (Edit)
10. Etude No. 18 (Edit)

Vanessa Wagner, piano

Date: 2026

Label: InFiné

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Figures of Glass (Piano Etudes – Edits) presents Vanessa Wagner’s refined selection of Philip Glass’s Piano Etudes, preserving the works’ integrity while reshaping listeners’ perception of time and emotional nuance. Developed alongside a multidisciplinary project with Collectif Scale, it explores the interplay of piano, light, and space, transforming minimalist structures into immersive visual and sonic experiences. The edits trace a cohesive musical arc, highlighting Wagner’s precision and restraint. The project extends into performance, choreography, and broadcast formats, featuring collaborators across disciplines. It also coincides with Wagner’s continued acclaim, including her 2026 award nomination, underscoring her deep engagement with Glass’s influential contemporary repertoire.

Born in Rennes, France, Vanessa Wagner began piano at age seven and won First Prize at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris. Named “Instrumental Soloist of the Year” at the 1999 Victoires de la Musique Classique, she has since performed worldwide with renowned conductors and at major venues and festivals. Artistic Director of the Festival de Chambord since 2010 and founder of the Festival du Musée de Giverny, Wagner’s acclaimed discography spans classical to contemporary repertoire. Her recent minimalist projects, including Inland, The Study of the Invisible, and Mirrored, showcase composers like Glass, Monk, and Eno in deeply atmospheric interpretations.

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