Philip Glass: Satyagraha (from Conclusion Act 3)

[@greatsewing6061]

I am so glad this particular performance was brought to my attention by the algorhythms of KZbin, as it is truly sublime. I have followed Mr. Glass since the early 1970's when I saw him play keyboards in small studios and I dragged my friends to see him at venues like the Bottom Line and NYU Loeb Student Center where I was an undergraduate. I was lucky to see the first US run of this opera at BAM back in the day and it was absolutely glorious. His growth as an artist is nothing short of amazing and this world is a much better place because he is in it, inspiring artists like Mr. Mizrahi to these ethereal heights. Thank you Mr. Mizrahi for this exquisite performance. Bravo.

[@erandolph84]

Evening Song lyrics:❤❤ “The Blessed Lord spoke: Many of my births have passed away, And also the births of thee, Arjuna. I know them all; Thou dost not know them, Scorcher of the Foe (Arjuna). Although I am birthless and my self imperishable, Although I am the Lord of All Beings, Yet, by controlling my own material nature, I come into being by my own supernatural power. Whenever a decrease of righteousness Exists, Descendant of Bharata, And there is a rising up of unrighteousness, Then I give forth myself, For the protection of the good And the destruction of evil doers; For the sake of establishing righteousness, I come into being from age to age.” BG IV, 5-8

[@MacD45]

The meaning of "Satyagraha" is so delicately synthesized in this tune...it comes back at you again, and again, just as Satyagraha does! Thank you!

[@barbarasmith6005]

This is the best piano interpretation of The Evening Song I've heard on KZbin.

[@paulpadillo4591]

I'm not sure how I've missed it, but have never heard this performance before. Gandhi's final aria is one of my favorite things in the entirety of music. Even here not being sung, the message of transendence - and of course I'm singing the text along in my head - is enormous and I watch and listen now through tears at the sheer beauty of this moment. Thank you this.

[@barbarasmith6005]

"One of the finest things in the whole of music", absolutely agree.

[@benm4nn]

excellent rendition of a haunting, moving piece of music. bravo michael!

[@vlefteris]

Mr. Mizrahi beautiful performance, thank you! I love this music...

[@ericbergman9701]

It's hard to imagine a finer performance of this magnificent piece, but give some credit to whoever engineered the recording too. I just came here from Andrew Chubb's performance, which I had to abandon because of the harshness of the recording.

[@xvminutes]

Absolutely GORGEOUS voicing. Thanks for this... Succour for the soul.

[@zogzog1063]

How refreshing to see a performance without flouncing. Sorry to labour the point and not discuss the performance, but this is also a visual treat to my (and my my wife's) eyes. A good looking man, sensitive face, well dressed, well groomed. Well recorded and nice camera work too by the way. Thanks for posting Michael.

[@Skirne]

That performance was surpassingly beautiful. Thank you.

[@tous7798]

L'un des meilleurs moment de Satyagraha. A savourer sans hésitation

[@SrNutritivo]

Amazing rendition!

[@andreapaul9869]

Beautiful 😊

[@skipmendler]

please someone play this at my memorial service

[@adamofathens]

Coincidentally, I've left instructions for Glassworks "Opening" to be played at my funeral.

[@renzo6490]

@@adamofathens I plan on having a closed casket. When everyone is quietly seated, I want the musicians to very slowly begin playing " Pop Goes The Weasel "

[@jameshart8911]

I have had the exact same thought.

[@AileenChuk]

Already told my family to play this!

[@johnwade7430]

A beautiful piece - a wonderful melody.

[@nyrongristwood]

Simply sublime Thank you

[@claudioviteri8113]

Beautiful music & excellent playing, congratulations

[@borderieux]

bravo

[@deerstreamstudio]

Amazing job my friend (:

[@AileenChuk]

The sound of god passes through his fingers

[@MathiasKreft]

Wonderful piece - excellent performance! Thank you for sharing.

[@hugeshows]

Where can I find more of your Glass renditions? These three performances are practically definitive!

[@salocinorroya]

Philip Glass would be pleased....and cool sound quality :)

[@lesbsocal9107]

Glass is mysterious. I listen to Classical or Baroque era music I know why it affects me the way it does. Glass is on a more subconscious level. I don't know why it affects me profoundly. A masterful and soulful rendition if this strange space age music.

[@barbarasmith6005]

I think it's the repetitiveness of the piece plus the tinnitus effect. It affects me the same way. This is my favorite interpretation.

[@JiminiCrikkit]

for me it's about the relationship between the notes that gives keeps me transfixed

[@deerstreamstudio]

Sounds like freedom

[@mikery12]

This rendition is very good, but I like the more reflective tempo in the version by Lisa Moore (also on YT).

[@marianolorenzoaparicio4837]

Wonderful Performance

[@Elsa-es7kh]

Is there any sheet music available for this beautiful piece?

[@michaelford6100]

I really love Philip Glass when he doesn't sound like Philip Glass. This is magical, transporting.

[@sylvia1124]

Very mesmerizing rendition. Also, your posture is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and rare to see that these days with so many pianists.

[@hin8solo618]

Como puedo conseguir las partituras?

[@gerald10er]

MuseScore

[@holmespianotuning]

This piece would sound even better on the organ.

[@claudioviteri8113]

👍🎶👏👏👏

[@cameronsarmiento4102]

For Norm

[@anthonyat2401]

Great Glass. Perfect Pianist. Gross Gandhi. What a pity that people are unaware of just what a malevolent lunatic he was in reality...

[@petermalach9185]

Why do you say this?

[@anthonyat2401]

@@petermalach9185 Well, to start with, this man of peace was instrumental in provoking the death of the best part of a million people, sleeping with his niece. The rest, I leave to your own reading.

[@Rory757]

Peaches anyone?

[@alexanderkrampe6540]

It's better then Ludovico Einaudi. But I am noch sure what this means in quality matters....

[@GUGSSS235]

This particular piece may come across as quite easy, but is actually not, even just because of the multiple singing voices. Ok, it's not Bach, but still... Having said that, i must praise the choice of tempo, which is spot on, but i really can't understand how you couldn't notice the wrong note in the third melody. Ok, you make some mistakes here and there. Whatever. I don't even bother that. But in the third melody you systematically play a wrong note. That's too bad. It would have been a good performance otherwise. I get the fact that most people may not hear it, but how come you didn't notice it before the performance? I'm pretty sure Paul Barnes wrote it right. Good job anyway ;)

[@liamsandal6360]

It is simplistic crapola.

[@GUGSSS235]

i'm a musicologist and musician, but most importantly, i know what i'm talking about, since i know this piece pretty well. and you sir? have i said something wrong or something you found unpleasent? let me first say that English is not my mother language, so maybe i might have expressed something badly. i might also be just completely mistaken, but if so, i'd like to know where. i beg you not to dismiss something you disagree on as "simplistic crapula", without saying why and so on. that is how intelligent people would normally argue. otherwise i will gladly play on your level of reasoning and tell you to go playing some Bach :)

[@liamsandal6360]

Yes, yes. I'm a singer-songwriter and radio veteran with two master's degrees. Glass repeats and repeats. Absolutely nothing is done that is remotely pianistic. Wojciech Kilar also repeated phrases in a meditative way, but with a much more developed use of harmony. As for Bach, I have probably been playing Bach on both the harpsichord and violin longer than you are alive. @@GUGSSS235

[@111muzykant]

is this music? what a bore!

[@TheRealOriginalDiegoM]

Way too fast