Kevin Puts' "The Hours" is a profound and captivating opera that seamlessly blends the narratives of three women across different eras, exploring themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. This live recording, released on Warner Classics, offers a unique opportunity to experience the raw emotion and intricate storytelling of Puts' composition. With a runtime of over two hours, the album is a testament to Puts' ability to craft a compelling and immersive musical journey.
The opera is divided into two acts, each filled with a rich tapestry of characters and their intertwining stories. Puts' score is both hauntingly beautiful and deeply evocative, showcasing his mastery of orchestration and his keen sense of dramatic pacing. The live performance captures the intensity and immediacy of the opera, with each singer bringing a unique depth and nuance to their roles.
"The Hours" is not just a musical experience; it's a journey through the complexities of human emotion. Puts' ability to weave together the stories of Clarissa, Virginia, and Laura creates a powerful and resonant narrative that will leave a lasting impression. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "The Hours" is an album that promises to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Puts: The Hours, Act 1: Prologue. "Flowers... Flowers" (Chorus) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 1: "Platters! - What’s That, Babe?" (Clarissa, Sally, Chorus) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Denyce Graves, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Renée Fleming, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 1: "She Pauses at Its Threshold…" (Chorus, Clarissa, Man Under the Arch, Walter, Virginia) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, John Holiday, Joyce DiDonato, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Renée Fleming, Tony Stevenson, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 1: "Go Slowly. Ignore Your Novel" (Virginia, Clarissa, Chorus, Leonard) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Joyce DiDonato, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Renée Fleming, Sean Panikkar, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 1: "There's the Scowl" (Virginia, Leonard, Chorus) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Joyce DiDonato, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Sean Panikkar, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 1: "Clarissa! - Barbara!" (Barbara, Clarissa, Chorus, Virginia, Leonard) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Joyce DiDonato, Kathleen Kim, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Renée Fleming, Sean Panikkar, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 1: "Richmond… She Opens the Curtains" (Virginia, Chorus, Man Under the Arch) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, John Holiday, Joyce DiDonato, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 1: "Missus Dalloway Said She Would Buy the Flowers Herself" (Laura, Virginia, Chorus, Dan, Richie) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Brandon Cedel, Joyce DiDonato, Kai Edgar, Kelli O'Hara, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 1: "Oh Dan. Roses? On Your Birthday?" (Laura, Dan, Richie, Chorus) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Brandon Cedel, Kai Edgar, Kelli O'Hara, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 1: "You Know What We’re Going to Do?" (Laura, Virginia, Richie, Clarissa) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Joyce DiDonato, Kai Edgar, Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 1: "Here on This Corner" (Clarissa) [Live]Kevin Puts, Renée Fleming, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 1: "Good Morning, My Love!" (Clarissa, Richard, Angelica, Quentin, Julian) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Atticus Ware, Kyle Ketelsen, Lena Josephine Marano, Patrick Scott McDermott, Renée Fleming, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 1: "We Need Four Cups" (Laura, Richie, Chorus, Nelly, Virginia) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Eve Gigliotti, Joyce DiDonato, Kai Edgar, Kelli O'Hara, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 1: "Oh! A Reminder, Ma’am, Your Sister's Coming at Two" (Nelly, Virginia, Richie, Laura, Kitty, Chorus, Angelica, Quentin, Julian, Man Under the Arch) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Atticus Ware, Eve Gigliotti, John Holiday, Joyce DiDonato, Kai Edgar, Kelli O'Hara, Lena Josephine Marano, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Patrick Scott McDermott, Sylvia D'Eramo, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 1: "...’Cause I’m Going to Die" (Chorus, Clarissa, Sally) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Denyce Graves, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Renée Fleming, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 2: "Heaven? Somebody Else’s Heaven?" (Chorus, Laura, Hotel Clerk) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, John Holiday, Kelli O'Hara, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 2: "Did It Matter Then, She Asked Herself" (Laura, Virginia) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Joyce DiDonato, Kelli O'Hara, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 2: "It's Happened - I Thought I’d Be Overjoyed, Richard!" (Leonard, Clarissa, Chorus) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Renée Fleming, Sean Panikkar, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 2: "Louis? - Clarissa. Caught Me Smoking" (Clarissa, Louis, Chorus) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Renée Fleming, William Burden, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 2: "Ent(ha)da oikeîs en te ge" (Chorus, Angelica, Quentin, Julian, Virginia, Vanessa, Laura) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Atticus Ware, Joyce DiDonato, Kelli O'Hara, Lena Josephine Marano, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Patrick Scott McDermott, Sylvia D'Eramo, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 2: "Richard! Get Down from There" (Clarissa, Richard) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Kyle Ketelsen, Renée Fleming, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 2: "For Alone You Are Holy…" (Chorus, Man Under the Arch) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, John Holiday, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 2: "Mm... ’Stead of Jousting You’d Rather…" (Mrs. Latch, Richie, Laura, Clarissa, Virginia, Leonard, Nelly) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Eve Gigliotti, Joyce DiDonato, Kai Edgar, Kathleen Kim, Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming, Sean Panikkar, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 2: "Happy My Birthday!" (Dan, Richie, Walter, Sally, Louis, Clarissa, Virginia, Leonard, Laura) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Brandon Cedel, Denyce Graves, Joyce DiDonato, Kai Edgar, Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming, Sean Panikkar, Tony Stevenson, William Burden, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 2: "This Is My Partner, Sally" (Clarissa, Sally, Laura, Dan, Leonard) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Brandon Cedel, Denyce Graves, Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming, Sean Panikkar, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Puts: The Hours, Act 2: "All Along?" (Clarissa, Laura, Virginia) [Live]Kevin Puts, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Joyce DiDonato, Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
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