eighth blackbird archive
Read Classical Grammys 2013: Same Old Winners, Bold New Music
February 11, 2013 – From very belated Lifetime Achievements to Classical Compendium nonsense: Deceptive Cadence's take.
Read Steve Reich: Music We Love Q2
October 3, 2011 – To celebrate the composer's 75th birthday, we've invited musicians and NPR friends to reflect. Q2
Watch Steve Reich At (Nearly) 75
May 2, 2011 – In his most recent works, the composer reveals fresh insights into the business of being human.
Watch Guilty Pleasures: Wisdom Teeth, Tchaikovsky And Tim Munro
March 19, 2011 – Flutist Tim Munro, from the group eighth blackbird, comes down from his high modernism high.
Watch Best Musical Moments Of 2010: Tim Munro's Barefoot Fiddler
December 10, 2010 – The eighth blackbird flutist was floored after hearing the fiery violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja.
Listen First Loves: Flutist Tim Munro's Rebellious Rock 'N' Roll
September 14, 2010 – The flutist from eighth blackbird recalls the powerful, modern music he discovered in ninth grade.
Read First Listen: Steve Reich, 'Double Sextet, 2x5' Q2
September 5, 2010 – The composer's innovations have been distilled and polished to a compelling sheen on his new album. Q2
Listen Steve Reich Wins Music Pulitzer
April 20, 2009 – The composer's Double Sextet was written for the eclectic ensemble Eighth Blackbird.