Philip Glass - Philip Glass: Songs & Poems (2026) [Hi-Res]

Philip Glass's 2007 composition "Songs & Poems," performed by violist Amelia Hollander Ames, utilizes a specialized arrangement by Christine Rutledge. Originally derived from the work "Chaotic Harmony" for voice and cello, the piece merges two voices into a single instrumental line designed to emulate vocal expression. The renaming to "Songs & Poems" introduced Romantic connotations, establishing the work as a staple of the string repertoire. This adaptation for the viola offers a distinct perspective and additional dimensions to Glass's celebrated opus.

Tracklist:
1-1 Philip Glass - Songs & Poems: Song I (arranged for viola) (feat. Amelia Hollander Ames) [3:05]
1-2 Philip Glass - Songs & Poems: Song II (arranged for viola) (feat. Amelia Hollander Ames) [4:25]
1-3 Philip Glass - Songs & Poems: Song III (arranged for viola) (feat. Amelia Hollander Ames) [1:54]
1-4 Philip Glass - Songs & Poems: Song IV (arranged for viola) (feat. Amelia Hollander Ames) [2:19]
1-5 Philip Glass - Songs & Poems: Song V (arranged for viola) (feat. Amelia Hollander Ames) [4:57]
1-6 Philip Glass - Songs & Poems: Song VI (arranged for viola) (feat. Amelia Hollander Ames) [3:18]
1-7 Philip Glass - Songs & Poems: Song VII (arranged for viola) (feat. Amelia Hollander Ames) [4:52]