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Kepler
Classical · 2011 · 15 tracks · 1h 54m

Kepler

Philip Glass

A massive, operatic exploration of the cosmos. Dense choral layers and driving brass cycles transform 17th-century science into a shimmering, spiritual ritual.

2011 · Orange Mountain Music

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A high-energy intellectual odyssey that balances the cold precision of mathematics with the warmth of human wonder.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks · 1h 54m
01
Kepler: Act 1: Prologue
6:46
01
Kepler: Act 2: I: On Astrology
9:01
02
Kepler: Act 1: I: Questions 1
5:36
02
Kepler: Act 2: II: Gryphius 4: To the Stars
10:35
03
Kepler: Act 2: III: Hypotheses
9:54
03
Kepler: Act 1: II: Polyeder
8:36
04
Kepler: Act 2: IV: Gryphius 5: Tears of the Fatherland
6:27
04
Kepler: Act 1: III: Genesis
6:17
05
Kepler: Act 1: IV: Gryphius 1: Upon the Night
9:50
05
Kepler: Act 2: V: Emphemerides
5:38
06
Kepler: Act 2: Epilogue
6:09
06
Kepler: Act 1: V: Physica Coelestis
7:25
07
Kepler: Act 1: VI: Gryphius 2
8:29
08
Kepler: Act 1: VII: Questions 2
6:53
09
Kepler: Act 1: VIII: Gryphius 3: Eyes. Optical Paradox
6:26
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive entry of the full choir in 'Genesis' that feels like a sudden expansion of the universe.
The interlocking brass patterns in 'On Astrology' that mimic the clockwork precision of planetary motion.
The haunting, sustained vocal lines in 'Tears of the Fatherland' contrasting against frantic woodwind arpeggios.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Kepler sound next to the rest of Philip Glass's catalogue?

Operatic+2.5σ

The vocals lean far further into operatic than the rest of the catalogue.

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