Composer

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Philip Glass

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Quartet

Compose Date

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1985

Average_duration

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15:43

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Philip Glass's String Quartet No. 3 Mishima is a musical composition that was composed in 1985. The piece was premiered on November 12, 1985, by the Kronos Quartet at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City. The quartet is divided into six movements, each of which is named after a different chapter from the book "The Sound of Waves" by Yukio Mishima. The first movement, "1957: Award Montage," is a fast-paced and energetic piece that features a driving rhythm and intricate melodies. The second movement, "November 25: Ichigaya," is a slower and more contemplative piece that features a haunting melody played by the cello. The third movement, "Grandmother and Kimitake," is a gentle and nostalgic piece that features a simple melody played by the viola. The fourth movement, "Temple of the Golden Pavilion," is a dramatic and intense piece that features a complex and dissonant melody played by all four instruments. The fifth movement, "Kyoko's House," is a lively and playful piece that features a syncopated rhythm and a catchy melody played by the violin. The final movement, "Mishima/Closing," is a somber and reflective piece that features a slow and mournful melody played by the cello. The String Quartet No. 3 Mishima is characterized by Glass's signature minimalist style, which features repetitive patterns and simple harmonies. However, the piece also incorporates elements of traditional Japanese music, such as pentatonic scales and the use of silence as a musical element. The result is a unique and evocative piece of music that captures the spirit of Yukio Mishima's writing and the culture of Japan.

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