Brief notes
Maxence Cyrin
Melancholy Island
Maxence Cyrin (piano)
Warner Classics 9029646252
This is my first time hearing Cyrin, whose piano covers of pop tracks have become a favourite of soundtrack curators in recent years. This collection of mostly original piano works is introspective, occasionally derivative and sometimes rather beautiful. (MB)
Philip Glass
A Common Time etc
Chase Spruill (violin)
Orange Mountain OMM0158
This is the second full album Chase Spruill has dedicated to Philip Glass, including a premiere. It’s all performed on solo violin – which makes for a highly exposed acoustic, calling for a cleaner edit. (FP)
