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Etude No. 8

by Vanessa Wagner

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This new piece is part of the The Complete Piano Etudes release schedule, due out on October 10, 2025, in CD, LP boxset, and digital formats → vanessa-wagner.bandcamp.com/album/philip-glass-the-complete-piano-etudes

Vanessa Wagner’s interpretation of Philip Glass’s "Étude No. 8" captures the romantic introspection and reflective depth inherent in Glass’s minimalist masterpiece. Known for her boundary-crossing collaborations and sensitive piano artistry, Wagner brings emotional clarity and nuanced expression to this elegant and medium-tempo étude. Her rendition is a heartfelt exploration of Glass’s profound musical language, balancing technical finesse with tender emotional resonance. Following acclaimed performances and recordings of contemporary minimalist repertoire, including celebrated collaborations with artists like Murcof and Rone, Wagner once again proves her exceptional ability to uncover the poetry at the heart of Glass’s work. Perfectly poised between romantic lyricism and thoughtful introspection, this recording is an essential listen for both classical purists and contemporary music enthusiasts alike.

"Etude No. 8 is one of the most mysterious pieces of the cycle and undoubtedly the most lyrical of Book I. It begins with an ethereal unison between the right and left hands, sounding like a question, a call, and resolves into a phrase with a theme of heartbreaking tenderness. The central section, with its deep basses and 3-against-2 rhythmic sway, carries us into a universe of dark, passionate turmoil before returning to the initial unison—pure and bare, like a moment of renunciation. In just a few minutes, Philip Glass takes us through multiple emotional landscapes, all infused with gentleness, melancholy, and depth." – Vanessa Wagner

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released September 5, 2025

All tracks performed by Vanessa Wagner

Sound recording, editing and artistic direction made by Cécile Lenoir (Vincennes, coeur de ville, Auditorium, France - 2025)
Piano CFX Yamaha prepared by Vitaly Shumkin (Piano Control)
Mixed and Dolby Atmos mastered by Martin Antiphon at Music Unit (Montreuil, France - 2025)

A&R by Alexandre Cazac
Photography by Laura Bonnefous
Styling by Louis Portejoie. Choreographed by Julien Gaillac. Make-up by Ophélie Crommar
Executive design by MTPC

Text written by Richard Guérin (Head of Repertoire for Philip Glass’ publishing company, Dunvagen Music Publishers). Philip Glass photographs by Danny Clinch Photography Studio (DCP Studio)

Recording supported by Yamaha Music Europe (+logo). Special thanks to Eric Valenchon & Loic Lafontaine. Barbara Bui

Thanks to Richard Guerin for his support.

Philip Glass is published by Dunvagen Music Publishers
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Vanessa Wagner Montreuil, France

Born in Rennes, France, Vanessa Wagner began playing the piano at the age of seven. A prodigious talent, she earned First Prize at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris. In 1999, she was named “Instrumental Solo Revelation” at the Victoires de la Musique Classique. Wagner’s career reflects a personality as bold as it is inquisitive. ... more

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