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Of the composers generally referred to as "minimalist" (a label almost universally rejected by those to whom it is applied), three have had a substantial and direct impact on modern music both popular and classical since the 1960s: Philip Glass, Steve Reich and, to a somewhat lesser degree, John Adams. Glass has had the greater commercial success and Adams has worked in larger forms with more prestigious orchestras, but Reich has made the most consistently interesting music in both harmonic and rhythmic terms, successfully setting repetitious, slow-changing patterns into interesting and musically compelling structures. As he has repeatedly and adamantly stated, his is not "trance" music; he expects the listener to pay close attention, and his music amply rewards those who do. This monumental ten-CD retrospective collects the original recordings of Reich's published music, except for the new recordings of "New York Counterpoint," "Eight Lines," "Four Organs," and "Music for 18 Musicians." It documents his progression from early tape pieces (deceptively simple, foreshadowing later work with phase shifting and canonic structures), to more recent choral/orchestral works that demonstrate conclusively that Reich's music is far from "minimal." His most famous works are included, notably "Music for 18 Musicians," "The Desert Music," and "Different Trains," widely regarded as his masterpiece. There are, however, some curious exclusions: His groundbreaking "Violin Phase" is missing, not to mention the charming "Music for Pieces of Wood" ("Clapping Music," from the same period, is included), and his gorgeous composition for flutist Ransom Wilson, "Vermont Counterpoint." Nevertheless, this box set is an essential purchase for anyone with a serious interest in modern art music. The packaging is beautiful, and the accompanying booklet includes full track and personnel listings, a chronology of Reich's career, appreciative notes from fellow musicians, and an excellent new interview by Jonathan Cott.
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Steve Reich, Composer, Producer, Tape, MainArtist - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert C. Ludwig, Masterer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1987 Nonesuch Records
Bob Ludwig, Masterer - Steve Reich, Composer, Producer, Mixer, MainArtist - Judith Sherman, Producer, Mixer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Paul Goodman, Engineer - Edmund Niemann, Piano - Nurit Tilles, Piano - Double Edge, Orchestra, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1987 Nonesuch Records
Steve Reich, Composer, Producer, Tape, MainArtist - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert C. Ludwig, Masterer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1987 Nonesuch Records
Steve Reich, Composer, Producer, Tape, MainArtist - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert C. Ludwig, Masterer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1987 Nonesuch Records
Tony Black, Assistant Mixer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer, MainArtist - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Michael Gordon, Keyboards - Jim Murray, AssistantEngineer - James Preiss, Instruments - Bang On A Can, Ensemble, MainArtist - Takako Furuya, AssistantEngineer
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
DISC 2
Steve Reich, Composer, Producer, Mixer - Judith Sherman, Producer, Mixer - Robert C. Ludwig, Masterer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Paul Goodman, Engineer - Paul Zinman, Mixer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1987 Nonesuch Records
Steve Reich, Composer, Producer, Mixer - Judith Sherman, Producer, Mixer - Robert C. Ludwig, Masterer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Paul Goodman, Engineer - Paul Zinman, Mixer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1987 Nonesuch Records
Steve Reich, Composer, Producer, Mixer - Judith Sherman, Producer, Mixer - Robert C. Ludwig, Masterer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Paul Goodman, Engineer - Paul Zinman, Mixer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1987 Nonesuch Records
Steve Reich, Composer, Producer, Mixer - Judith Sherman, Producer, Mixer - Robert C. Ludwig, Masterer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Paul Goodman, Engineer - Paul Zinman, Mixer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1987 Nonesuch Records
DISC 3
Jay Clayton, Vocals - Steve Reich, Composer, Marimba - Tim Ferchen, Marimba - Bob Becker, Marimba - Garry Kvistad, Glockenspiel - James Preiss, Vibraphone - Thad Wheeler, Glockenspiel - Russell Hartenberger, Marimba - Steve Reich and Musicians, MainArtist - Rebecca Armstrong, Vocals - Pamela Wood Ambush, Vocals - Nurit Tillis, Organ
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1990 Nonesuch Records
Steve Reich, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Instruments, MainArtist - Judith Sherman, Producer, Mixer - Robert C. Ludwig, Masterer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Paul Goodman, Engineer - Russell Hartenberger, Instruments, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1987 Nonesuch Records
Steve Reich, Composer, MainArtist - Bob Becker, Marimba - James Preiss, Marimba - William Trigg, Marimba - Bill Ruyle, Marimba - Russell Hartenberger, Marimba - Kory Grossman, Marimba
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1986 Nonesuch Records
DISC 4
Tony Black, Assistant Mixer - Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Greg Thompson, Assistant Mixer - Chris Hilt, AssistantEngineer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Greg Thompson, Assistant Mixer - Chris Hilt, AssistantEngineer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Greg Thompson, Assistant Mixer - Chris Hilt, AssistantEngineer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Greg Thompson, Assistant Mixer - Chris Hilt, AssistantEngineer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Greg Thompson, Assistant Mixer - Chris Hilt, AssistantEngineer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Greg Thompson, Assistant Mixer - Chris Hilt, AssistantEngineer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Greg Thompson, Assistant Mixer - Chris Hilt, AssistantEngineer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Greg Thompson, Assistant Mixer - Chris Hilt, AssistantEngineer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Greg Thompson, Assistant Mixer - Chris Hilt, AssistantEngineer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Greg Thompson, Assistant Mixer - Chris Hilt, AssistantEngineer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Greg Thompson, Assistant Mixer - Chris Hilt, AssistantEngineer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Greg Thompson, Assistant Mixer - Chris Hilt, AssistantEngineer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Greg Thompson, Assistant Mixer - Chris Hilt, AssistantEngineer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer - Judith Sherman, Producer - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Greg Thompson, Assistant Mixer - Chris Hilt, AssistantEngineer - Steve Reich and Musicians, Ensemble, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
DISC 5
John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer, MainArtist - Judith Sherman, Producer - Greg Thompson, AssistantEngineer - Bang On A Can, Ensemble, MainArtist - Kevin Stone, AssistantEngineer
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Steve Reich, Composer, Mixer - Judith Sherman, Mixer, Panpipes - Robert C. Ludwig, Masterer - Reinbert de Leeuw, Conductor, MainArtist - Robert Hurwitz, ExecutiveProducer - Schonberg Ensemble, Orchestra, MainArtist - Barbara Borden, Soprano Vocals - ANDY GRASSI, AssistantEngineer - Percussion Group The Hague, Percussion, MainArtist - Tannie Willemstijn, Soprano Vocals - Ananda Goud, Mezzo-soprano Vocals - Yvonne Benschop, Mezzo-soprano Vocals - Hans Bedecker, Engineer
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1994 Nonesuch Records
Steve Reich, Composer - Reinbert de Leeuw, Conductor, MainArtist - Schonberg Ensemble, Orchestra, MainArtist - Barbara Borden, Soprano Vocals - Percussion Group The Hague, Percussion, MainArtist - Tannie Willemstijn, Soprano Vocals - Ananda Goud, Mezzo-soprano Vocals - Yvonne Benschop, Mezzo-soprano Vocals
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1994 Nonesuch Records
Steve Reich, Composer - Reinbert de Leeuw, Conductor, MainArtist - Schonberg Ensemble, Orchestra, MainArtist - Barbara Borden, Soprano Vocals - Percussion Group The Hague, Percussion, MainArtist - Tannie Willemstijn, Soprano Vocals - Ananda Goud, Mezzo-soprano Vocals - Yvonne Benschop, Mezzo-soprano Vocals
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1994 Nonesuch Records
Steve Reich, Composer - Reinbert de Leeuw, Conductor, MainArtist - Schonberg Ensemble, Orchestra, MainArtist - Barbara Borden, Soprano Vocals - Percussion Group The Hague, Percussion, MainArtist - Tannie Willemstijn, Soprano Vocals - Ananda Goud, Mezzo-soprano Vocals - Yvonne Benschop, Mezzo-soprano Vocals
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1994 Nonesuch Records
DISC 6
Glen Velez, Piano - Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor, MainArtist - Steve Reich, Composer - Bob Becker, Percussion - Donald Palma, Bass Vocals - Garry Kvistad, Percussion - Russell Hartenberger, Percussion - Steve Reich and Musicians, MainArtist - Colorado Quartet, Ensemble - Cheryl Bensman, Soprano Vocals - Brooklyn Philharmonic and Chorus, MainArtist - Deborah Redding, Violin - Francesca Martin, Viola - Sharon Prater, Cello
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1985 Nonesuch Records
Glen Velez, Piano - Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor, MainArtist - Steve Reich, Composer - Bob Becker, Percussion - Donald Palma, Bass Vocals - Garry Kvistad, Percussion - Russell Hartenberger, Percussion - Steve Reich and Musicians, MainArtist - Colorado Quartet, Ensemble - Cheryl Bensman, Soprano Vocals - Brooklyn Philharmonic and Chorus, MainArtist - Deborah Redding, Violin - Francesca Martin, Viola - Sharon Prater, Cello
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1985 Nonesuch Records
Glen Velez, Piano - Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor, MainArtist - Steve Reich, Composer - Bob Becker, Percussion - Donald Palma, Bass Vocals - Garry Kvistad, Percussion - Russell Hartenberger, Percussion - Steve Reich and Musicians, MainArtist - Colorado Quartet, Ensemble - Cheryl Bensman, Soprano Vocals - Brooklyn Philharmonic and Chorus, MainArtist - Deborah Redding, Violin - Francesca Martin, Viola - Sharon Prater, Cello
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1985 Nonesuch Records
Glen Velez, Piano - Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor, MainArtist - Steve Reich, Composer - Bob Becker, Percussion - Donald Palma, Bass Vocals - Garry Kvistad, Percussion - Russell Hartenberger, Percussion - Steve Reich and Musicians, MainArtist - Colorado Quartet, Ensemble - Cheryl Bensman, Soprano Vocals - Brooklyn Philharmonic and Chorus, MainArtist - Deborah Redding, Violin - Francesca Martin, Viola - Sharon Prater, Cello
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1985 Nonesuch Records
Glen Velez, Piano - Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor, MainArtist - Steve Reich, Composer - Bob Becker, Percussion - Donald Palma, Bass Vocals - Garry Kvistad, Percussion - Russell Hartenberger, Percussion - Steve Reich and Musicians, MainArtist - Colorado Quartet, Ensemble - Cheryl Bensman, Soprano Vocals - Brooklyn Philharmonic and Chorus, MainArtist - Deborah Redding, Violin - Francesca Martin, Viola - Sharon Prater, Cello
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1985 Nonesuch Records
Glen Velez, Piano - Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor, MainArtist - Steve Reich, Composer - Bob Becker, Percussion - Donald Palma, Bass Vocals - Garry Kvistad, Percussion - Russell Hartenberger, Percussion - Steve Reich and Musicians, MainArtist - Colorado Quartet, Ensemble - Cheryl Bensman, Soprano Vocals - Brooklyn Philharmonic and Chorus, MainArtist - Deborah Redding, Violin - Francesca Martin, Viola - Sharon Prater, Cello
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1985 Nonesuch Records
Glen Velez, Piano - Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor, MainArtist - Steve Reich, Composer - Bob Becker, Percussion - Donald Palma, Bass Vocals - Garry Kvistad, Percussion - Russell Hartenberger, Percussion - Steve Reich and Musicians, MainArtist - Colorado Quartet, Ensemble - Cheryl Bensman, Soprano Vocals - Brooklyn Philharmonic and Chorus, MainArtist - Deborah Redding, Violin - Francesca Martin, Viola - Sharon Prater, Cello
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1985 Nonesuch Records
DISC 7
Tony Black, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer, MainArtist - Judith Sherman, Producer - Evan Ziporyn, Clarinet, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Tony Black, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer, MainArtist - Judith Sherman, Producer - Evan Ziporyn, Clarinet, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Tony Black, AssistantEngineer - John Kilgore, Engineer - Steve Reich, Composer, MainArtist - Judith Sherman, Producer - Evan Ziporyn, Clarinet, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1997 Nonesuch Records
Glen Velez, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Steve Reich, Composer, Producer - NEXUS, MainArtist - Manhattan Marimba Quartet, Contributor - Musicians with Members of Nexus, Contributor - Bob Becker, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Edmund Niemann, Piano, Synthesizer - Garry Kvistad, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Nurit Tilles, Piano, Synthesizer - Russell Hartenberger, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Steve Reich and Musicians, Choir, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1986 Nonesuch Records
Glen Velez, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Steve Reich, Composer, Producer - NEXUS, MainArtist - Bob Becker, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Edmund Niemann, Piano, Synthesizer - Garry Kvistad, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Nurit Tilles, Piano, Synthesizer - Russell Hartenberger, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Steve Reich and Musicians, Choir, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1986 Nonesuch Records
Glen Velez, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Steve Reich, Composer, Producer - NEXUS, MainArtist - Bob Becker, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Edmund Niemann, Piano, Synthesizer - Garry Kvistad, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Nurit Tilles, Piano, Synthesizer - Russell Hartenberger, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Steve Reich and Musicians, Choir, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1986 Nonesuch Records
Glen Velez, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Steve Reich, Composer, Producer - NEXUS, MainArtist - Bob Becker, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Edmund Niemann, Piano, Synthesizer - Garry Kvistad, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Nurit Tilles, Piano, Synthesizer - Russell Hartenberger, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Steve Reich and Musicians, Choir, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1986 Nonesuch Records
Glen Velez, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Steve Reich, Composer, Producer - NEXUS, MainArtist - Bob Becker, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Edmund Niemann, Piano, Synthesizer - Garry Kvistad, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Nurit Tilles, Piano, Synthesizer - Russell Hartenberger, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Crotales - Steve Reich and Musicians, Choir, MainArtist
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1986 Nonesuch Records
Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor, MainArtist - Steve Reich, Composer, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, MainArtist - Bob Becker, Percussion - Edmund Niemann, Piano - Garry Kvistad, Percussion - James Preiss, Percussion - Russell Hartenberger, Percussion - Nurit Tillis, Piano
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1990 Nonesuch Records
Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor, MainArtist - Steve Reich, Composer, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, MainArtist - Bob Becker, Percussion - Edmund Niemann, Piano - Garry Kvistad, Percussion - James Preiss, Percussion - Russell Hartenberger, Percussion - Nurit Tillis, Piano
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1990 Nonesuch Records
Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor, MainArtist - Steve Reich, Composer, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, MainArtist - Bob Becker, Percussion - Edmund Niemann, Piano - Garry Kvistad, Percussion - James Preiss, Percussion - Russell Hartenberger, Percussion - Nurit Tillis, Piano
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1990 Nonesuch Records
Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor, MainArtist - Steve Reich, Composer, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, MainArtist - Bob Becker, Percussion - Edmund Niemann, Piano - Garry Kvistad, Percussion - James Preiss, Percussion - Russell Hartenberger, Percussion - Nurit Tillis, Piano
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 1990 Nonesuch Records
Album review
Of the composers generally referred to as "minimalist" (a label almost universally rejected by those to whom it is applied), three have had a substantial and direct impact on modern music both popular and classical since the 1960s: Philip Glass, Steve Reich and, to a somewhat lesser degree, John Adams. Glass has had the greater commercial success and Adams has worked in larger forms with more prestigious orchestras, but Reich has made the most consistently interesting music in both harmonic and rhythmic terms, successfully setting repetitious, slow-changing patterns into interesting and musically compelling structures. As he has repeatedly and adamantly stated, his is not "trance" music; he expects the listener to pay close attention, and his music amply rewards those who do. This monumental ten-CD retrospective collects the original recordings of Reich's published music, except for the new recordings of "New York Counterpoint," "Eight Lines," "Four Organs," and "Music for 18 Musicians." It documents his progression from early tape pieces (deceptively simple, foreshadowing later work with phase shifting and canonic structures), to more recent choral/orchestral works that demonstrate conclusively that Reich's music is far from "minimal." His most famous works are included, notably "Music for 18 Musicians," "The Desert Music," and "Different Trains," widely regarded as his masterpiece. There are, however, some curious exclusions: His groundbreaking "Violin Phase" is missing, not to mention the charming "Music for Pieces of Wood" ("Clapping Music," from the same period, is included), and his gorgeous composition for flutist Ransom Wilson, "Vermont Counterpoint." Nevertheless, this box set is an essential purchase for anyone with a serious interest in modern art music. The packaging is beautiful, and the accompanying booklet includes full track and personnel listings, a chronology of Reich's career, appreciative notes from fellow musicians, and an excellent new interview by Jonathan Cott.
© TiVo
About the album
- 10 disc(s) - 83 track(s)
- Total length: 09:19:44
- Main artists: Steve Reich
- Composer: Steve Reich
- Label: Nonesuch
- Genre: Classical
© 2005 Nonesuch Records Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co. ℗ 2005 Nonesuch Records. Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Co.
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