My brother was on vacation in Williamsburg Virginia recently, and brought back with him a music album of an American artist. Dean Shostak, a different sort of musician, has a focus of skill in glass musical instruments. Honestly, glass instruments took me some getting used to as a child when my Dad played selections for me and my siblings. Now, I am rather fond of their unique reverb and hollow quality.

So I listened to Dean’s music, and I was impressed. One of the striking features of his World Glass album is there are songs played by glass musical instruments that have hardly ever been heard by man. The most intriguing sound is from Dean’s glass violin — one of two glass violins like it in the world, and the only one in use by a musician. The glass violin is a cross between a violin and musical wine flutes (what the correct name for those instruments, anyone?). Surprisingly, a very pleasing sound to the ear.

Dean Shostak playing the crystal baschet

Shostak has more sophisticated instruments in his repertoire. Benjamin Franklin’s glass harmonica, the crystal baschet, and the glass bowed psaltery are just a few others that are heard in the World Glass album. I assure you that if you enjoy classical, orchestra, or simply have a flair for novelty, you will enjoy the Dean Shostak’s musical masterpieces.

Unfortunately, there is not much information about the musician or his music on the web. I trust others that hear his work will appreciate his skills and attention to quality, and give a positive report for others.