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Philip Glass

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49:51

Philip Glass's 'The Hours' is a contemporary classical composition that was composed in 2002. The piece was commissioned by the Edinburgh International Festival and was premiered on August 15, 2002, at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland. The composition is based on the novel 'The Hours' by Michael Cunningham, which was later adapted into a film of the same name. 'The Hours' is divided into eleven movements, each of which is named after a character or a theme from the novel. The first movement, 'The Poet Acts,' sets the tone for the entire piece with its repetitive and minimalist style. The second movement, 'Morning Passages,' is a hauntingly beautiful piece that features a solo piano and a string quartet. The third movement, 'Something She Has to Do,' is a tense and dramatic piece that builds to a powerful climax. The fourth movement, 'I'm Going to Make a Cake,' is a playful and whimsical piece that features a solo piano and a woodwind quartet. The fifth movement, 'An Unwelcome Friend,' is a dark and brooding piece that features a solo cello and a string quartet. The sixth movement, 'Dead Things,' is a mournful and melancholic piece that features a solo piano and a string quartet. The seventh movement, 'The Kiss,' is a romantic and passionate piece that features a solo piano and a string quartet. The eighth movement, 'Why Does Someone Have to Die?' is a powerful and emotional piece that features a solo piano and a full orchestra. The ninth movement, 'Tearing Herself Away,' is a tense and dramatic piece that builds to a powerful climax. The tenth movement, 'Escape!' is a fast-paced and energetic piece that features a solo piano and a full orchestra. The final movement, 'Choosing Life,' is a triumphant and uplifting piece that features a solo piano and a full orchestra. Overall, 'The Hours' is a stunningly beautiful composition that showcases Philip Glass's minimalist style and his ability to create powerful and emotional music. The piece is a perfect accompaniment to the novel and the film, and it stands on its own as a masterpiece of contemporary classical music.

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