American composer Steve Reich has invented, developed and evolved interlocking patterns in his music for more than six decades. Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images hide caption
The Composer Interview In-depth conversations with renowned classical composers by NPR Music's Tom Huizenga
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The Composer Interview
In-depth conversations with renowned classical composers by NPR Music's Tom HuizengaFriday
Monday
Gabriela Ortiz is occupying the Composer's Chair at Carnegie Hall this season. Marta Arteaga hide caption
Thursday
Now in her 80s, the New York interdisciplinary artist Meredith Monk remains best known for her extended vocal technique, a concept she found her way to in the 1960s. Christine Alicino hide caption
Wednesday
Composer Anna Clyne — one of the most performed living composers — embraces melody in her music as a vehicle to connect with listeners. Christina Kernohan/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Tuesday
American composer Joan Tower, about to turn 85, is still busy fielding commissions and writing music. Lauren Lancaster hide caption
Thursday
Missy Mazzoli's next opera, Lincoln in the Bardo, was commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera and is slated for a 2025 production. Caroline Tompkins/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Friday
Tania Léon conducts the Youth Orchestra LA in the premiere of her work Pa'lante at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Craig Matthew/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Thursday
Jessie Montgomery's new work Hymn for Everyone receives its world premiere with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on April 28. Jiyang Chen/Courtesy of the artist hide caption