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Jan 27, 2015 · Fifty years ago today in San Francisco, composer Steve Reich premiered It's Gonna Rain, his first official piece. The music, made by manipulating a recording of a Pentecostal preacher, opened a ...
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Stephen Michael Reich is an American composer who is known for his contribution to the development of minimal music in the mid to late 1960s. Reich's work is marked by its use of repetitive figures, slow harmonic rhythm, and canons. Reich describes this concept in his essay, "Music as a Gradual Process", by stating, "I am interested in perceptible processes. I want to be able to hear the ...
Apr 15, 2023 · Steve Reich festival review – Colin Currie and the Hallé ease into the groove. The Hallé’s celebration of the 87-year-old composer, curated by percussionist Colin Currie, opened with ...
Oct 5, 2022 · Steve Reich, 'Runner'. If you've ever been hesitant to dip your toe into the pulsating music of Steve Reich, now is the time to take a full plunge. The 86-year-old composer has just released his ...
Explore Steve Reich's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Steve Reich on AllMusic.
Sep 30, 2016 · Steve Reich at 80: Still Plugged In, Still Plugging Away. Talk about being wired: Steve Reich in the 1970s. He has a new work making its premiere on Nov. 1, at Carnegie Hall. Richard Landry ...
Jul 14, 2016 · In honor of Steve’s 80th birthday, the San Francisco Symphony will open next season with Three Movements, followed by an all-Reich program. His music will also be the focus of celebrations all ...
