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Manitoba Chamber Orchestra - Philip Glass

We are excited about our opening concert for so many reasons! Anne Manson's work with Philip Glass on his Orange Mountain Music disc Orfee has led not only to this concert, but to a new recording project of our own with OMM. Talk about going to the source: pianist Michael Riesman joined the Philip Glass Ensemble in 1974 and has played a key part in much of the American composer's music. The multi-talented composer, conductor, keyboardist, and record producer has also conducted and/or performed on albums by music legends Paul Simon, Mike Oldfield, Ray Manzarek, David Bowie a Gavin Bryars. Riesman will perform the Suite from The Hours on the MCO recording, which will be made at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. Additional concerts are planned en route in Guelph and Waterloo. div. Event Details. Location: 745 Westminster Avenue