{"product_id":"william-zeitler-presents-the-glass-armonica","title":"William Zeitler Presents The Glass Armonica","description":"William Zeitler Presents The Glass Armonica DVD VIDEO MUSIC classical instrument \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e William Zeitler \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2007 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eWilliam Zeitler Presents the Glass Armonica\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComposer • Performer • Historian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Zeitler performs the glass armonica in a collection showcasing the unique, ethereal tones of this historic instrument.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Zeitler is a classically trained pianist, playing since age five. He earned his degree from the California Institute of the Arts. As a composer he has numerous published and commissioned works to his credit, has produced seven CDs, has performed around the world, and can be heard playing the glass armonica on film and television.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighlights:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassically trained pianist (playing since age five)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDegree from the California Institute of the Arts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumerous published and commissioned works\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducer of seven CDs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerformer worldwide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecording artist for film and television (glass armonica)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Zeitler is bringing back the heavenly sounds of Benjamin Franklin's all-but-forgotten musical invention: the glass armonica. Experience the resonating sound of 44 hand-blown glass bowls mounted in an ingenious arrangement that makes it possible to play music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNamed the glass armonica, its heavenly sound transports listeners to a place of calm serenity. Invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761, the glass armonica is a series of glass bowls mounted on a horizontal rod. The bowls taper in size and are played like wine glasses as they spin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMozart and Beethoven composed for the instrument, and Marie Antoinette learned to play it. Franz Mesmer used his armonica to \"mesmerize\" his patients. George Washington heard the glass armonica played in concert in Williamsburg in 1765 and wrote in his diary that it was \"the most captivating instrument I have ever heard.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 1790 the instrument had become very popular in Europe, particularly in Germany (where Mozart heard it). However, by about 1820 musical fashions had changed, and the glass armonica fell out of favor. This elegant instrument virtually vanished for hundreds of years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"William Zeitler","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51436390940950,"sku":"133921","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026616215922151scan.jpg?v=1781674803","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/william-zeitler-presents-the-glass-armonica","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}