Steve Reich

Born: Oct 3, 1936 in New York, NY

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Biography: Following in the footsteps of La Monte Young and Terry Riley, composer Steve Reich is widely considered the third major pioneer of minimalism; credited as the innovator behind phasing -- a process whereby two tape loops lined up in unison gradually move out of phase with each other, ultimately coming ...Read full biography

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Steve Reich: Music for 18 Musicians

Released: 1998

Label: Nonesuch

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After Reich's initial experiments with phase music, he moved on to exploring pulse -- music that had no relation to melody, but would repeat phrases of either one or several notes, increasing then decreasing ...Read full review

Another Look At Counterpoint

Released: 1993

Label: Amiata

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Reich compositions from 1973, 1967, 1985, and 1979 are brought into new focus by the Amadinda Percussion Group, pianists Kinga Szekely and Bela Farago, and their ensemble Group 180. They bring new brightness, ...Read full review

More Steve Reich albums: Main Albums (25), Compilations (5), Singles & EPs (4), DVD/Video (2)

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