In 1985, Philip Glass composed a 'dance-theater' work based on Edgar Allen Poe’s 1841 short story 'A Descent into the Maelstrom' as one of the last pieces written for the original Philip Glass Ensemble (keyboards and woodwinds.) A few years ago Norwegian filmmaker Jan Vardøen decided to make a film about the Poe’s story which is set in the Arctic Circle near the Lofoten archipelago in northern Norway. At the same time, Vardøen discovered Philip Glass Ensemble recording of the work. As part of his film, Vardøen conscripted the Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra and arranger Alexander Waaktar to adapt the music for full symphony orchestra, voice, and synthesizer, all under the baton of Tim Weiss. The result is a dramatic new interpretation of a little known major Philip Glass work. This new recording from Orange Mountain Music marks the first recording of this dynamic piece in this new orchestral form.
- 1 Vertigo
- 2 He Is Coerced To Look
- 3 Engagement
- 4 The Naming
- 5 Tranquility
- 6 The Beggin
- 7 The Stratagem
- 8 On My Watch And Caught
- 9 The Hurricane And Recognition Of Death
- 10 The Entrance Of The Moon
- 11 The Sighting
- 12 They Enter The Stream
- 13 Abandonment
- 14 The Brother Becomes A Maniac
- 15 The First Mad Rush
- 16 Second Perception Of Light, Moon, Mist And Rainbow
- 17 The Maelstrom
- 18 Hour Of The Slack Or Escape
