Philip Glass: Low Symphony, from the music of David Bowie & Brian Eno (Point Music Edition Series)

Originally released by Point Music in 1993, Philip Glass’ Low Symphony was his first symphony, an orchestral response to David Bowie and Brian Eno’s 1977 album Low. Commissioned by the Brooklyn Philharmonic and conducted by Dennis Russell Davies, the three-movement work transforms themes from ‘Subterraneans’, ‘Some Are’ and ‘Warszawa’ through Glass’ distinctive musical language.

Performed by the Brooklyn Philharmonic under Davies, this Point Music Editions release is cut at 45 RPM for the first time, with one movement per side across three sides. Lacquers are cut at Emil Berliner Studios, in the same building where Bowie recorded ‘Heroes’.

This hand-numbered limited-edition 2LP includes an obi strip and an etching of the album cover on the fourth side. Its January 2027 release coincides with Glass’ 90th birthday, what would have been Bowie’s 80th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the original Low album.

LP1
Side A
1. Subterraneans (15:07)

Side B
1. Some Are (11:17)

LP2
Side A
1. Warszawa (15:57)

Side B
Etching