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Commentator Robert Kapilow
on Minimalism
Robert Kapilow
There's minimalism...and then there's minimalism. PT commentator Robert Kapilow (right) says music by Steve Reich is full of subtly shifting textures, and that knowing what to listen for in his music can make for a fascinating revelation. Rob demonstrates for Fred at the piano, and makes a case for paying careful attention to Reich's "Music for Mallet Instruments, Voices and Organ."

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 Listen to Reich's "Music for Mallet Instruments, Voices and Organ,
 performed by Steve Reich and Musicians (Nonesuch 79451-2)

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