Akhnaten

by Philip Glass

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Concluding his biographical opera trilogy, Glass utilizes ancient texts and a distinct orchestra omitting violins to chronicle the life of the revolutionary Egyptian pharaoh. The sweeping, polyphonic choral arrangements and hypnotic orchestral arpeggios result in an epic, deeply ritualistic post-minimalist achievement.

Genres

  • Post-Minimalism
  • Opera

Tracklist

  1. Akhnaten: Act I, Prelude: Refrain - Verse 1 - Verse 2
  2. Akhnaten: Act I, Prelude: Verse 3
  3. Akhnaten: Act I, Scene 1: Funeral of Amenhotep III
  4. Akhnaten: Act I, Scene 2: Coronation of Akhnaten
  5. Akhnaten: Act I, Scene 3: Window of Appearances
  6. Akhnaten: Act II, Scene 1: Temple
  7. Akhnaten: Act II, Scene 2: Akhnaten and Nefertiti
  8. Akhnaten: Act II, Scene 3: The City - Dance
  9. Akhnaten: Act II, Scene 3: Dance
  10. Akhnaten: Act II, Scene 4: Hymn
  11. Akhnaten: Act III, Scene 1: The Family
  12. Akhnaten: Act III, Scene 2: Attack and Fall
  13. Akhnaten: Act III, Scene 3: The Ruins
  14. Akhnaten: Act III, Scene 4: Epilogue