Philip Glass: Piano Etudes + In the Upper Room

Witness two major works by one of the most influential composers of the late 20th century, Phillip Glass.

First, Orchestra Victoria performs In the Upper Room, a rarely presented work of scale, intensity and layered sound, conducted by Fabian Russell. Originally composed for Twyla Tharp’s landmark ballet, this concert presentation places the focus squarely on Glass’s composition.

Then, world-renowned concert pianist Maki Namekawa brings Piano Etudes 1–10 to life. A leading interpreter of Glass’s music, Namekawa brings extraordinary clarity and intensity to these meditative studies. Having worked closely with the composer, she is widely regarded as the definitive interpreter of the Etudes, revealing profound emotional depth beneath their elegant structures.

Together, these performances span the intimate and the monumental: a hypnotic, ever-shifting journey through the revolutionary music of Philip Glass.

Part of Now or Never. Presented with Museums Victoria