Musical Director and percussion, Chris Valataro Puppeteer and puppet captain, Sarah Wright Puppet Designer & Puppet Maker – Lyndie Wright Tao of Glass originally premiered at Manchester International Festival 2019.
Produced by Manchester International Festival and Improbable. He has directed renowned productions around the globe ( Shockheaded Peter, Beauty and the Beast), most recently the World Premiere of The Hours at the Metropolitan Opera, and the Royal Shakespeare Company’s newest musical extravaganza, My Neighbour Totoro.Ĭommissioned by Manchester International Festival, Improbable, Perth Festival, Ruhrfestspiele Recklinghausen, Hong Kong New Vision Arts Festival and Carolina Performing Arts – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in association with Naomi Milgrom AO. Phelim McDermott is the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Improbable. His acclaimed works include symphonies, film scores, wide-ranging artistic collaborations, and such operas as Einstein on the Beach, Satyagraha, Akhnaten, and The Voyage. Philip Glass has had an extraordinary and unprecedented impact on the musical and intellectual life of our times. Performed by McDermott with a virtuosic ensemble of musicians and puppeteers, Tao of Glass is a storytelling tapestry, underscored by Glass’s mesmerizing music, and shot through with Improbable’s trademark magical stagecraft. This New York Premiere marries ten new works from Glass with ten theatrical meditations on life, death, and Taoist wisdom. Tao of Glass is their most fantastical collaboration yet. Tao comes highly recommended by us as a great dining option in New York, and we simply cannot wait to return.Iconic composer Philip Glass and celebrated performer/director Phelim McDermott (Improbable) have created legendary opera productions together throughout the world ( Satyagraha, Akhnaten, and The Perfect American). With the stunning setting, the wonderful service and the exceptional food and drink offering, there isn’t anything to not love about this restaurant. Tao is an exceptional example of a great pan-Asian restaurant, and we were thrilled to get the opportunity to dine there during our trip to New York. They more than made up for skipping dessert.
These cocktails were both refreshing and punchy and I must say were a real highlight for us. We also couldn’t resist sampling a couple more cocktails before we left, to the tune of a Lotus Blossom, which saw a mix of Grey Goose vodka, pineapple, coconut, citrus, and bitters and I went for the Lucky Cat, which saw a mix of Ketel One Botanicals cucumber mint vodka, fresh lime, and Red Bull tropical. We were particularly impressed by the chicken dish, but the Pad Thai was also exceptionally good. All the food was simply beautiful and the flavours were outstanding. “The main focal point of the restaurant is certainly the 16-foot Buddha that appears to float above a virtual reflecting pool, which is home to several Japanese Carp.”įor our main courses, we both decided to share a selection of dishes including the roasted Thai Buddah Chicken, the 8 Greens Fried Riced with Brown Rice, Seasonal Vegetables and Egg White and finally, the Pad Thai Noodles with Shrimp. My partner went for the crispy spicy tuna roll with avocado and soy paper, and as expected, it was simply superb. I also ordered a miso soup with tofu and mahogany clams, which I must say is not to be missed. The combination of flavours in the dish was outstanding, and somehow the brilliantly fresh flavour of the sea bass managed to shine through. For my starter, I decided upon the satay of Chilean sea bass served with a miso glaze. Whilst browsing, we decided to share the hot edamame from the small plates menu, which were very flavoursome and wonderfully punchy. It was a wonderful concoction that was expertly prepared and beautifully presented.įollowing our drinks, we took a seat at our table where we made our menu choices. This cocktail saw a mix of Bulleit Rye whiskey, Carpano Antica vermouth and Campari. I went for a classic Hendricks gin and tonic, which did not disappoint, whilst my partner chose the slightly more adventurous option, being Tao’s Sun Tzu cocktail. When we arrived, we spent a couple of moments in awe of our surrounding environment, before opting to enjoy a drink at the bar ahead of our meal. With a stunning mix of industrial and Asian chic, the rest of the interiors certainly do not disappoint, making this pan-Asian restaurant one of the most striking we have been to anywhere in the world. The main focal point of the restaurant is certainly the 16-foot Buddha that appears to float above a virtual reflecting pool, which is home to several Japanese Carp. On a recent visit to uptown New York, we decided to dine at Tao, which is a sizable restaurant with remarkable interiors. Tags: New York, USA, Sushi The Bill: £68 per head
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