Symphony No. 1 (Glass)

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Symphony No. 1
Studio album by Philip Glass
Released	1992

Low Symphony is a symphony (also known as Symphony No. 1 "Low", The "Low" Symphony) by Philip Glass based on David Bowie's album Low, or a classical album which includes the symphony released under the label Philips.

Contents 1 The symphony 2 The album 2.1 Track listing 3 See also

[edit] The symphony

The symphony is scored for full orchestra with 2 flutes, piccolo, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, percussion, harp, piano and strings (include 8 first violin, 6 second violin, 4 viola, 4 cello and 2 double bass)

The symphony composed in 1992 is in three movements:

1. Subterraneans
2. Some Are
3. Warszawa

[edit] The album

The classical album released in 1993 was performed by Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra under the batons of Karen Kamensek and Dennis Russell Davies. Philip Glass created this album with the assistance of both Bowie and Brian Eno, who worked with Bowie on the original album. Later in 1996, Glass also made a symphony of Bowie's next album, "Heroes".

[edit] Track listing

• Subterraneans (15:11)
• Some Are (11:20)
• Warszawa (16:01)

[edit] See also

• Heroes Symphony