Such was the popularity of the first video in our occasional series Front Row, Center that my chum Bob Kingston and I sat down on Saturday morning and talked about Philip Glass and Orphée. In order not to test you patience and attention span too much we divided our chat into three segments and I present them here for your delectation and edification. The music you hear under the credits is taken from a recording of the Orphée Suite for solo piano, arranged by Glass and transcribed and performed by Paul Barnes.

I apologise for the background noise being as intrusive as it is. Next time we will do it at a quieter time of day, okay?

Who actually attends a performance of a Philip Glass opera?

Why it really doesn't all sound the same - whatever people may have told you

New does not equal 'scary', it equals 'exciting'

And you know how very much I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on all of this.

If you check back here in a day or two I shall have another post for you with my usual bag of odds and ends. In the meantime be happy and productive.