The Hours
2002
Info
60′
Music by Philip Glass.
Arrangements for solo piano by Michael Riesman and Nico Muhly.
Published by Sony (US) Warner Chappell (ex-US), except the following compositions:
I’m Going to Make a Cake
Tearing Herself Away
Escape!
An Unwelcome Friend
Vanessa and the Changelings,
which are published by Dunvagen Music Publishers.
Cast
Piano, strings, harp, celeste, percussion (glockenspiel & triangle, one player)
Synopsis
Music for the film by Stephen Daldry “The Hours” adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, starring Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, and Meryl Streep.
Notes
Suite from “The Hours” is a 24 minute arrangement by Michael Riesman in the form of a three movement piano concerto scored for piano, strings, harp and celeste, co-commissioned by Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra, premiered by Michael Riesman (piano) with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra conducted by Andreas Delfs on March 28, 2003 at Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA).
Scores
Music from “The Hours” (piano solo) at MusicRoom.com
Related
COMPOSITIONS:
Symphony No. 3
Symphony No. 3
RECORDINGS:
Glass: Symphony No.3 – The Hours
The Hours
Symphony No.3
Tara Hugo Sings Philip Glass
Philip Glass Film Scores on Orange Mountain Music
Music from The Hours (Solo Piano) on Orange Mountain Music
The Hours on Nonesuch
Glass Piano Music on Orange Mountain Music
FILMS:
The Hours by Stephen Daldry