{"product_id":"glass-piano-etudes-book-1","title":"Glass: Piano Etudes, Book 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen composer Philip Glass started work on his solo Piano Etudes back in 1991, his goal was “to explore a variety of tempi, textures, and piano techniques,” but also, as he mentioned in a 2012 interview, to become “a better player.” Ever since, the Etudes have occupied a place of unrivaled prominence in modern music as a proving ground for up-and-coming, and established, classical pianists to test their mettle. It seems only fitting, then, that Vicky Chow should take up the challenge. For more than a decade, she has exerted her star presence with her standout work as part of the Bang on a Can All-Stars, while also teaming up with such composers as Michael Gordon, Tristan Perich, Jane Antonia Cornish and more to release a series of compelling, and at times even physically demanding, solo performances. She has also shared stages with Glass himself — experiences that have given her a more immediate and personal grasp of the composer's original intention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantaloupe Music","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":49655309271320,"sku":"713746318321","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4346\/3192\/files\/4135070-2894159.jpg?v=1777726481","url":"https:\/\/hbdirect.com\/products\/glass-piano-etudes-book-1","provider":"HBDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}