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Tag: The Hours

Philip Glass: The Hours

American composer Philip Glass (31 January 1937-), known for his minimalism and “repetitive structures” in music, is 85 years old today and I am taking this opportunity to share one of his greatest work – a film score to Stephen Daldry’s film The Hours [2002].

Posted on January 31, 2022April 19, 2023 by Diana @ Thoughts on PapyrusPosted in MusicTagged Film Score, Philip Glass, Soundtrack, The Hours. 14 Comments

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