Metamorphosis II by Philip Glass | Lavinia Meijer | TEDxAmsterdam

At TEDxAmsterdam, Lavinia performed Metamorphosis II by Philip Glass - also known as it is part of the score to the movie The Hours.
For more information see www.laviniameijer.com/ Dutch harpist Lavinia Meijer performs solo concerts in venues worldwide from Carnegie Hall NYC to the Berlin Philharmonie, being one of the most important, pioneering and exciting musicians of our times.
Not only does she search for rare classical solo & orchestral repertoire, she is also always on the alert for contemporary music possibilities.
Besides performing the classical standard harp repertoire, Ms. Meijer experiments with electronic music, theatrical music, jazz and avant rock and she is the only classical artist to have hit the top 10 in the Dutch rock album charts with three consecutive albums.
In 2011 she had the honour to meet composer Philip Glass in person, who gave permission to transcribe his 5-piece Metamorphosis for harp. She has now transcribed several of his compositions and regularly performs with him. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@wakingtheworld]

Piano, violin, handpans... now a harp version of this mesmerising piece. Goosebumps. An exquisite performance.

[@tomkot]

One of the best TEDx Talks. Words are overrated, sound itself is a form of communication.

[@timsmith1894]

As someone who listen to Metamorphosis 2 every day from @Philip Glass, Ms. Meijer nails it!!

[@michaelyoung6557]

The transition of the cadence from one hand to the other is flawless

[@supersailorsailing6405]

Her modulation of tempo and volume are just exquisite beyond words.

[@ashhh2198]

ahh yes i know what that means :)

[@BestKCL]

@@ashhh2198 tempo = how fast the underlying "beat"/pacing of the song is volume = volume

[@barbara1943]

@@BestKCL downvote for being presumtpuosly pedantic; second downvote for being irrelevant; upvote for playing into the self-promoting game.

[@barbara1943]

absolutely, yes.

[@davismiller4369]

In performance after performance, no one touches the power, precision and profundity that Lavinia Meijer extracts from this piece.

[@user-vv7zy7hg9x]

She transforms me to a magical world. Harp is the best fit for this piece. Have listened to piano also but harp is just devine...

[@razorrabbit2789]

On harp you can literally touch every tone. Gives kind of more adjustment especially when performing so called Minimal Music.

[@simplexj4298]

Philip Glass' original performance on the Grand Piano is great, but this is the real thing! Fabulous!

[@digitalboxjellychironex3605]

This is very special. Such talent. I keep replaying this again and again…

[@timoboyle8867]

Stunning performance.

[@tommaso287]

I’ve just listened to this version of this song for the very first time and my jaw has dropped. Wow. She plays the harp so beautifully and she feels it with her whole body. Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!❤️

[@DieFlabbergast]

It is a piece, or work. It is not a song. If you hear any lyrics, or any human voice, see a doctor immediately.

[@Anais-cs3ub]

I haven't words to describe my feelings which this master piece caused on me...

[@paullanier8280]

Harp players are the best ! Have talent and skill . If this art was easy, everyone could do it. In admiration of her dedication to her perfect work.

[@PCmaatje]

After listening to this piece of art I first needed to land back on Earth again and dry my eyes... Wow, this is soo wonderfully played!!!

[@carolvota8619]

Lavinia Meijer is so beautiful and talented . what a treasure

[@timblock3483]

Goddess.

[@paulmorton3259]

Love Philip glass, I find his music so transparent.

[@clocked0]

A year late, but excellent joke my friend :)

[@daevaskye]

A good joke and also a true quality of the music.

[@greymanBB]

Just the fillip one needs to get thru a hard day.

[@UbercakeNL]

I have long been admirer of Phillip Glass, Lavinia Meijer is however insanely brilliant...

[@vicentevarela7429]

Qué hermosa melodía , gran obra de arte . Inspiración pura gracias por tan lindos momentos , está música me sana y me ayuda cuando siento que todo está perdido ,eres un gran alivio !!!

[@PeppermintTwyst]

Captivating. Glass meets harp. A marriage made in the cosmos.

[@Stefi-]

Wow. This Musik ist just wow! And she is so beautiful!

[@elsagk223]

My fave Glass’ song!! I’m mesmerised by this performance!!! 😮😮👏👏👏👏👏♥️

[@Hakeem4yeo]

when im gone, make sure to play this song...

[@tommaso287]

Oh my God! I’m thinking the same. Ever since I heard of this song it takes me so deep emotionally and I want to have this played on “my last walk”

[@maureenjones2093]

Just discovered this magnificent harpest. This composition is extraordinary. Music inspired by the Grand Musician of All. Thank you Ms Lavinia!

[@danielibarra0796]

This interpretation is shocking and exciting, because by the piece, as well as for the instrument and the performer. Beautiful!!!

[@MindfulFuryy87]

This is one of the best versions I've seen

[@philippepourtau395]

Une découverte ,un gros coup de coeur! Une artiste qui fait l'essentiel: transmettre et transcender la beauté d'une oeuvre et donc l'envie de faire écouter aux autres.....une artiste , un compositeur Mission accomplie la porte est ouverte....BRAVO

[@karinafredericks1658]

Bought tears to my eyes the shear beauty

[@MoralesAlex805]

One day they will fully discover the power of music and see the genius of this song. Simple yet powerful. I wish I could play it myself so I could experience it as a musician.

[@jean-lucschillig8127]

Exceptionnelle maîtrise dans le rythme et des deux mains droite ou gauche qui se relaient. Merci.

[@therobertburton1969]

Simply and utterly incredible. AMAZING!

[@peterf46]

Until seeing this, I wouldn’t have thought it was possible to make this music from a harp. Thankyou.

[@thepessimisticoptimist9375]

This gets me in the feels

[@adrianolironi1188]

Love this song

[@thomasriley9331]

Absolutely beautiful

[@febrar_]

i feel lucky finding this video, theres no way this is in recomendation?

[@frameweaver]

Wow!!

[@rubendenza8811]

Hermosísima interpretación de un tema maravilloso, mueve y conmueve la mente, las emociones y el alma! Muchísimas gracias!!!

[@user-uz5kj1lm3l]

Merveilleux, merci !

[@adrianoficarelli9389]

So beautiful performance !!!

[@quantumquestions5849]

Gorgeous just lovely

[@Agaveo_Productions]

Magnifica interpretazione.

[@timblock3483]

Stunningly beautiful.

[@sylvianorthrup1112]

Absolutely Magical.

[@harlien1]

so beautiful and relaxing

[@rain-tu9ds]

STUNNING!

[@68Jaguar420G]

My gawd can this woman play....

[@profesoraolga4340]

Beautiful musical creation, magnificently interpreted! Enriches our lives.

[@HappyBlueButterfly]

Omg! This is awesome! Wonderful!

[@stewdart]

Wow so beautiful with such magical sentiments from a wonderful soul 🤗

[@joshuapocalypse]

So beautiful!

[@mihailbaroiu3041]

bravo! wonderful!

[@guillermogonzalez2493]

Extraordinaria intérprete y hermosa pieza musical. Felicitaciones.

[@nikred280]

beautiful!!!!

[@Deerse]

So touching, moving, intense.

[@hipharpist]

Amazing!

[@louisrichards3160]

Can’t believe I ended up here from a Pearl Jam concert intro! What a find🙏🎈

[@tommaso287]

I have heard of that concert/ of its intro but could only find a fracture of it. Do you know where could I watch that?

[@markaprill6501]

That was truly amazing.

[@schonamihalys770]

💖 Beautiful

[@user-sk5rb7yq6m]

Восторг!

[@spyridonnassopoulos8281]

MAJESTIC !!!

[@gilboy8477]

hello , i am not sure liking all phlip GLASS music BUT this harp version sends me in hight trip !!! thanks philp ,,, thanks lavinia !!! gb

[@sergiomaiale3924]

Que belleza!!! 🇦🇷🌞✌️🇦🇷

[@MessengerRising]

Great performance, not enough views.

[@supersailorsailing6405]

Too true!

[@esinreinhardtrealtor4401]

Soo havenly, incredible.

[@russpalmeri]

Genius. so moving.

[@variedades753]

asombrosa melodia 😍😍😍😍

[@thiertour6398]

énorme découverte de la harpe !!!!! mieux que le piano, je redécouvre phill et merci Madame quellle belle lecon !!

[@user-el1jo9bz7b]

Прекрасная музыка и талантливое исполнение ! Браво !!!

[@user-bq5vx8kt2e]

Thank you)

[@darshanpatil7777]

Wow wow wow

[@yungrecentadvancement]

I feel like I just watched a 4k documentary on the beauty of life

[@danielabarbadillo1032]

Belleza❤️

[@ralfphilipp]

Incredible

[@jumpytravel9685]

i died of pleaser❤

[@n3hg2]

Wonderful

[@ericbruyn]

Oh wat mooi❤

[@siga-mj8pn]

Wonderful ✨♥✨

[@thiertour6398]

et sans le savoir vous devenez ma prof !!!encore merci

[@user-xr9fc8mc4n]

Божественно!!!!

[@lennydishwasher3576]

I'm a fan. I just ordered the CD. Thanks Lavina.

[@NarrowPath7]

What's the name of the album?

[@jukbee]

@@NarrowPath7 2012 - Metamorphosis; The Hours

[@sumitdey9432]

Agoodafternoon beautyfull your music compose so i spellbound this performance

[@PS-sp3sb]

masterpiece

[@franzschiestl7015]

Bravo Lavinia..

[@norronlee4945]

She exhibits the fortitude of a long-distance runner.

[@CamsCampbell]

Wow

[@chavaleah4]

Heavenly!!

[@mowgli2071]

I've loved Metamorphosis II ever since I heard it on This American Life circa 1998. I think Joe Frank: In The Dark used it too

[@gabrieltanguay9695]

Ummm how come I didn’t know a harp version existed until now? Exquisite

[@lovec5438]

한국에서 잘보고 있습니다😀

[@ashebeenstream]

@timmymartin loves this

[@user-ux1ti4ku9o]

Sounds like a whole life flashing by. It's silent and loud.

[@liz1497]

This made me cry

[@camofrog]

I played this song when the vet came to kill my dog.

[@timoboyle8867]

Yes! Life passing/flashing by... I love that, at least to my ear, there is the repeated mechanical sound of a clockwork throughout the piece ... tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock ... marking the time, the life, the music, that is passing by.

[@thiertour6398]

a coté de vous je crois et meme suis sur; je pleurerais de bonheur , je suis actuellement malade dans la souffrance : vous m'aidez !!!!

[@erikvanvliet67]

Heerlijk gebruikt voor Stichting Parki

[@syntaxcrack9663]

sounds like we are learning a savage histroy and now It won't change

[@lmvanderlinden4129]

2.56....die appegio,s prachtig

[@nasibullaaskarov7116]

Supeeeeeeeer

[@akhal5983]

!!

[@skitterree2490]

1:50

[@user-zc4hg4qg7j]

Math at its finest

[@richardhorrocks1460]

It's hard to explain to a non-musician the role of feel in this. You could play exactly the same notes and it could sound as flat and drab and boring as can be. This piece is so, so simple on a technical level, but with heart it becomes the music of angels.