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The Witches of Venice
Classical · 2006 · 24 tracks · 1h 15m

The Witches of Venice

Philip Glass

A whimsical, operatic fairy tale set in a gothic Venice. Shimmering minimalist piano cycles meet playful choral storytelling and dark, theatrical charm.

November 6, 2006 · Orange Mountain Music

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A playful and mysterious journey through a gothic landscape that balances tension with whimsical relief.

Tracklist · 24 Tracks · 1h 15m
01
The Lagoon
1:41
02
The Philosophers Have Arrived
3:43
03
No Solution
5:12
04
The Fairies
6:40
05
"Life Is Hard"
2:10
06
"I'm Not a Fool"
3:12
07
The Plant-Boy's Song
4:12
08
The Witches Rush In
4:12
09
The Wind Blows
3:17
10
The Witches Palace
2:00
11
Inside the Palace
1:01
12
Ghosts and Skeletons!
3:12
13
The Ogre
2:32
14
Ogre's Song
1:04
15
Plant-Boy Flees
2:03
16
Dance of the Witches
4:56
17
Witch Mother
3:06
18
Gondolas Bringing Guests
2:02
19
"Away Pigeon, Away!"
3:23
20
Plant-Boy's Tears
3:04
21
In the Chandelier
1:44
22
Glorious Escape!
2:33
23
A Happy Ending
4:33
24
Life Is Hard, a Good Red Wine
3:28
Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden, jarring entry of the vocal ensemble in track 8, mimicking the chaotic arrival of the witches.
The delicate, descending piano arpeggios in track 20 that perfectly evoke the rhythmic falling of tears.
The triumphant, layered choral resolution in the final track that brings the Venetian narrative to a warm close.
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How does The Witches of Venice sound next to the rest of Philip Glass's catalogue?

Playful+4.0σ

Playful saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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