» Review: Koyanisqaatsi
The Phillip Glass Ensemble’s second festival outing was a near sell out. The draw of the cult 1983 stronger than that of his amazing ‘Music In 12 Parts’. Or was it simply that at 90 minutes it was an easier option. Well, ‘Koyanisqaatsi’ is easier, but no less exciting or inspiring. Visually it is a treat, magnificent American landscapes slowly changing to scenes of urban decay and industrial waste. The message is clearly no different today than it was then. Hearing the score live was a treat too, but the audience was less gripped than for the previous work and as a consequence, more restless. All that said, this was a massively exciting event that had clearly seized the imagination of Brighton Festival goers. So am I saying Philip Glass Lite? No, not that but maybe Festival Audience Lite.
Concert Hall, Brighton Dome, 13 May
4/5
Andrew Kay
