Wise Publications Philip Glass - The Hours - Piano Solo
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Summary of This Score
Music from the film "The Hours"
This score compiles a major selection from the original soundtrack composed by Philip Glass, in a solo piano arrangement. It features the cyclical motifs, steady pulses, and shifting harmonies that define the composer's signature style, serving music that is introspective, tense, and deeply lyrical. Each piece becomes a scene in itself: a work of ostinatos, layering, and dynamics that allows the pianist to create a wordless narrative solely through touch, pedal, and the evolution of sound layers.
The collection includes the following titles: The Poet Acts, Morning Passages, Something She Has To Do, I'm Going To Make A Cake, An Unwelcome Friend, Dead Things, Why Does Someone Have To Die?, Tearing Herself Away, Escape!, Choosing Life, The Hours. Whether you want to perform a single theme for a concert moment, work on endurance and gesture consistency, or simply immerse yourself in the world of film music on piano, this edition offers coherent and instantly recognizable content. An excellent choice for Philip Glass enthusiasts as well as pianists seeking an accessible contemporary repertoire focused on color and emotion.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Musical, Film | ||
| Composer | Philip Glass | Genre | Film music score |
| Arrangers | Michael Riesman, Nico Muhly | Language | English |
| Artist | Philip Glass | Pages | 64 |
| Edition | Wise Publications | Year of publication | 2003 |
| Instrumentation | Solo piano | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which pieces from The Hours are included in the piano score?
The collection contains 11 titles, including The Poet Acts, Morning Passages, I'm Going To Make A Cake, and The Hours. The selection also includes Escape!, Choosing Life, and Why Does Someone Have To Die?
What piano level is required to play The Hours by Philip Glass?
No specific level is indicated in the 64-page edition. The writing is based on ostinatos, steady pulses, and sonic layering, requiring consistent playing and attention to dynamics.
Who arranged the solo piano versions?
The solo piano arrangements were done by Michael Riesman and Nico Muhly.
Is the score in French?
The Wise Publications edition is in English. It has 64 pages and was published in 2003.
Does this score reproduce the music from the film The Hours for solo piano?
The selection adapts Philip Glass's original soundtrack for solo piano. The themes retain the shifting harmonies and cyclic patterns associated with the film's music.
