Love, Death, and Resurrection in the Musical Vision of
Philip Glass, Franz Liszt, and Byzantine Chant
A recital by pianist and chanter Paul Barnes
A unique concert of Byzantine Chant and piano works featuring compositions by Glück, Glass, and Liszt
Inspired by the untimely passing of many of his closest friends, pianist and chanter Dr. Paul Barnes explores the profound musical treatment of love and death in the music of Philip Glass, Franz Liszt, and ancient byzantine chant. Glass wrote his 1992 opera Orphee after the death of his wife from cancer. The opera explores the timeless themes of sacrificial love and death. Likewise, Franz Liszt’s monumental Ballade No.2 has multiple interpretations including the Orpheus legend. Juxtaposed between Barnes’ own transcriptions of Glass’s Orphee and the Liszt will be selected Greek Orthodox chant poignantly exploring these same themes of sacrificial love, a journey to the underworld, and ultimate resurrection.
Sunday, September 16 at 3:00pm
Florence Kopleff Recital Hall
15 Gilmer St SE, Atlanta GA, 30303
For more information contact musicpr@gsu.edu
