Editorial Reviews Having been trained as a classical musician, he was surprised to learn that both Mozart & Beethoven had composed for an instrument he’d never heard of until then: the glass armonica. Intrigued by its unusual history (it was invented by Benjamin Franklin), he commissioned one to be custom built in 1996. He fell in love with its sound, and since then has been performing and composing exclusively for the glass armonica. To date he has produced five CDs of original music written for it. For those interested in the rich history of this instrument, more information can be found on William’s web site.
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About the Artist
William Wilde Zeitler has been a professional pianist and composer for over twenty years, with a degree in music from the California Institute of the Arts. His media credits include NPR, PBS, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, and many radio & television appearances across the country. He has worked with a wide variety of orchestras and ensembles, and appears on the sound track to the motion picture The Wooly Boys, starring Peter Fonda and Kris Kristofferson.
Album Description
The glass armonica is an enchanting musical instrument invented by Benjamin Franklin, and works on the same principle as running your moist finger around the rim of a wine glass. William Wilde Zeitler (ZITE-ler) has used its delicately beautiful sounds to create a peaceful instrumental collection of favorite traditional Christmas songs. Including harp and wine glass chorus, "Crystal Christmas" is joyful accompaniment to holiday celebrations.