Steve Reich
Alice Arnold
Steve Reich artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
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September 11, 2012 The contemporary music dynamos traversed landmark works at New York's (Le) Poisson Rouge.
February 2, 2007 The minimalist composer and two of his major works: 'Three Movements for Orchestra' and 'Tehillim.'
Interviews & Profiles
October 16, 2011 After almost 50 years, musicians still wonder what the so-called "minimalist" composer will do next.
September 5, 2011 Hear the first of a week-long series of composers' musical responses to Sept. 11.
January 12, 2010 The composer's Music for 18 Musicians brings elements of "maximalism" to minimalism.
April 20, 2009 Commentator Rob Kapilow takes the motor-like rhythms of minimalism out for a test drive.
February 3, 2008 From Michigan's cornfields to Manhattan, a Midwestern ensemble takes on a minimalist masterpiece.
October 12, 2007 Alex Ross' book The Rest Is Noise chronicles classical music in the 20th century.
October 1, 2006 The American composer's birthday is marked by a monthlong festival celebrating his work.
September 25, 2005 A pioneer of the minimalist movement in classical music composition offers two new pieces.
Discover Songs
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September 5, 2010 The composer's innovations have been distilled and polished to a compelling sheen on his new album.
October 3, 2006 Steve Reich's music is as thick, colorful and confusing an exquisitely woven Persian carpet.
July 17, 2000 A 1971 work by Steve Reich, "Drumming" is widely considered a masterpiece of minimalism.
News
September 30, 2011 The fate of a queen, Chinese politics and some "lost" Beethoven: all the news that's fit to link.
July 22, 2011 An album cover controversy, Deborah Voigt's sharp-shooting and Anna's restaurant.
April 20, 2009 The composer's Double Sextet was written for the eclectic ensemble Eighth Blackbird.
January 1, 2008 In The Rest Is Noise, critic Alex Ross explores the richness of modern music.
Reviews
May 2, 2011 In his most recent works, the composer reveals fresh insights into the business of being human.
October 3, 2006 Steve Reich's music is as thick, colorful and confusing an exquisitely woven Persian carpet.
April 16, 2006 The Brooklyn-based ensemble makes up instruments for from materials bought at Home Depot.
More Stories
November 22, 2011 All Songs explores the heady years that birthed new-wave, hip-hop, salsa, minimalism and more.
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October 3, 2011 To celebrate the composer's 75th birthday, we've invited musicians and NPR friends to reflect.
September 11, 2011 The composer crystallizes the chaos, pain and anxiety that have overshadowed the past decade.
July 21, 2011 As the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 draws near, one album cover courts controversy.
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April 6, 2011 Hear a mix of modern composers featured at the festival, curated by New Sounds host John Schaefer.
December 20, 2010 Enjoy 50% less stress with our Six Days Of Christmas classical quiz.
December 1, 2010 Hear 10 of the year's best, chosen by Tom Huizenga at NPR's classical blog, Deceptive Cadence.
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December 10, 2009 Steve Reich introduces key pieces in a 50-year career as one of America's most innovative composers.
November 21, 2007 Critic Alex Ross chooses five classics from the 20th century that pop-music fans should hear.
