The Hours [Soundtrack]

Submitted by nonesuch on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 19:14
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Glass’s ravishing, Oscar- and Grammy-nominated score was a key element in this acclaimed triptych of dramatic tales starring Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, and Julianne Moore. “The inter-cutting of personal stories over a wide span of time, “ says NPR, “is held together by a single music approach.”

Description

The Hours is the story of three women searching for more potent, meaningful lives. Based on Michael Cunningham’s 1999 Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, the film interweaves the stories of three women—a book editor in New York (Meryl Streep), a young mother in California (Julianne Moore), and the author Virginia Woolf (Nicole Kidman). Their stories intertwine, and finally come together in a surprising, transcendent moment of shared recognition.

Philip Glass’s ravishing, Oscar- and Grammy-nominated score was a key element in this acclaimed triptych of dramatic tales. “The inter-cutting of personal stories over a wide span of time, “ says NPR, “is held together by a single music approach.”

ProductionCredits

PRODUCTION CREDITS
Produced by Kurt Munkacsi and Michael Riesman
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios and Air Studios, London
Engineer: Jonathan Allen
Assistant Engineers: Andrew Dudman and Jake Jackson
Mixed at the Looking Glass Studios, New York City
Engineer: Hector Castillo
Assistant Engineers: Dan Bora and Mario McNulty
Studio Assistant: Christian Rutledge
Assistant to Mr. Glass and Mr. Riesman: Nico Muhly
Soundtrack album post-production coordinator: Kara Bilof

Orchestral Contractor: Isobel Griffiths
Orchestra Loader: John Bradbury
Music Editor: Tony Lewis
Music Preparation: Global Music Services

Executive Producer for Dunvagen Music: Jim Keller
Album Executive Producer: Scott Rudin

Nonesuch Selection Number

79693

Number of Discs in Set
1disc
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47
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490
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0
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0
Album Status
Available
Artist Name
Philip Glass
MusicianDetails

MUSICIANS
Michael Riesman, piano
Lyric Quartet: Rolf Wilson, Edmund Coxon, violins; Nicholas Barr, viola; David Daniels, cello
Chris Laurence, double bass
Orchestra conducted by Nick Ingman

Cover Art
UPC/Price
Label
CD+MP3
UPC
075597969320BUN
Label
MP3
Price
9.00
UPC
075597969368
Label
2LP+MP3
Price
30.00
UPC
075597910285

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News & Reviews

  • Philip Glass's Award-Winning Soundtrack to 'The Hours' Now on Vinyl for First Time

    Nonesuch releases Philip Glass’s award-winning soundtrack to The Hours on vinyl for the first time today to coincide with its 20th anniversary and Glass’ 85th birthday concert season. Originally released in December 2002, Glass’s score to the Academy Award–winning film was itself nominated for an Academy Award, as well as a Golden Globe and a Grammy, and went on to win a BAFTA and a Classical BRIT. Based on Michael Cunningham’s 1999 Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, the film was directed by Stephen Daldry with a screenplay by David Hare and stars Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, and Nicole Kidman. “Was there ever a more perfect film for Glass’s lyrical manner?” asked Gramophone. “Such a feeling of fragile beauty is a rare achievement.”

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  • Philip Glass's Award-Winning Soundtrack to 'The Hours' Due on Vinyl for First Time September 30

    Nonesuch releases Philip Glass’s award-winning soundtrack to The Hours on vinyl for the first time on September 30 to coincide with its 20th anniversary and Glass’ 85th birthday concert season. Originally released in December 2002, Glass’s score to the Academy Award–winning film was itself nominated for an Academy Award, as well as a Golden Globe and a Grammy, and went on to win a BAFTA and a Classical BRIT. Based on Michael Cunningham’s 1999 Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, the film was directed by Stephen Daldry with a screenplay by David Hare and stars Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, and Nicole Kidman. “Was there ever a more perfect film for Glass’s lyrical manner?” asked Gramophone. “Such a feeling of fragile beauty is a rare achievement.”

    Read more
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  • About This Album

    The Hours is the story of three women searching for more potent, meaningful lives. Based on Michael Cunningham’s 1999 Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, the film interweaves the stories of three women—a book editor in New York (Meryl Streep), a young mother in California (Julianne Moore), and the author Virginia Woolf (Nicole Kidman). Their stories intertwine, and finally come together in a surprising, transcendent moment of shared recognition.

    Philip Glass’s ravishing, Oscar- and Grammy-nominated score was a key element in this acclaimed triptych of dramatic tales. “The inter-cutting of personal stories over a wide span of time, “ says NPR, “is held together by a single music approach.”

    Credits

    MUSICIANS
    Michael Riesman, piano
    Lyric Quartet: Rolf Wilson, Edmund Coxon, violins; Nicholas Barr, viola; David Daniels, cello
    Chris Laurence, double bass
    Orchestra conducted by Nick Ingman

    PRODUCTION CREDITS
    Produced by Kurt Munkacsi and Michael Riesman
    Recorded at Abbey Road Studios and Air Studios, London
    Engineer: Jonathan Allen
    Assistant Engineers: Andrew Dudman and Jake Jackson
    Mixed at the Looking Glass Studios, New York City
    Engineer: Hector Castillo
    Assistant Engineers: Dan Bora and Mario McNulty
    Studio Assistant: Christian Rutledge
    Assistant to Mr. Glass and Mr. Riesman: Nico Muhly
    Soundtrack album post-production coordinator: Kara Bilof

    Orchestral Contractor: Isobel Griffiths
    Orchestra Loader: John Bradbury
    Music Editor: Tony Lewis
    Music Preparation: Global Music Services

    Executive Producer for Dunvagen Music: Jim Keller
    Album Executive Producer: Scott Rudin