Philip Glass - Hourglass (Simone Dinnerstein; Baroklyn)

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Composer: Philip Glass

• Suite from "The Hours" (arr. Michael Riesman)
• Tirol Concerto (Piano Concerto No. 1)

Simone Dinnerstein, piano

Baroklyn

Date: 2026

Label: Naive

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Pianist Simone Dinnerstein and her New York ensemble, Baroklyn, present a profound exploration of Philip Glass’s cinematic works, highlighting his signature minimalist style. The album features Michael Riesman’s three-movement distillation of Glass’s iconic, late-style score for the 2002 film The Hours, scored for piano, strings, harp, and celesta. Additionally, the recording includes the Tirol Concerto (2000), Glass’s first piano concerto, which showcases neo-Baroque movements surrounding a central elegy. Under Dinnerstein's expansive phrasing and intense sonority, Baroklyn reveals a deep polyphonic affinity between Glass and J.S. Bach, emphasizing independent musical lines, absolute lyricism, and a timeless, classical elegance.

Simone Dinnerstein is an acclaimed American pianist and educator renowned for her deeply original musical voice and chart-topping discography, including her landmark 2007 recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations. She frequently collaborates with world-class orchestras and serves on the faculty of the Mannes School of Music. As the founder and director of the string ensemble Baroklyn, she champions both baroque masterpieces and contemporary literature, inspiring major commissions from composers like Philip Glass. Deeply committed to social outreach and audience development, Dinnerstein regularly produces innovative multimedia projects and performs in non-traditional venues, such as public schools and correctional facilities.

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