Maya Beiser x Philip Glass

Released in 2021, 'Maya Beiser x Philip Glass' represents a significant collaboration between the 'cello goddess' and the dean of American minimalism. The album features Beiser performing her own arrangements of Glass's most beloved works, including selections from his Piano Etudes, the monumental 'Mad Rush', and themes from the film 'Naqoyqatsi'. The recording process involved Beiser multi-tracking herself to create a dense, orchestral sound using only the cello, a technique that highlights the instrument's versatile range from deep, growling bass to soaring, violin-like highs. Critically, the album was praised for its 'visceral' and 'revelatory' approach to Glass's catalog, moving away from the often-mechanical interpretations of his work toward something more tactile and expressive. It stands as a unique entry in the Glass discography, offering a singular instrumental perspective on his evolving minimalist language.