Dictionary definition: Reich, Steve (Stephen) (Michael)

Reich, Steve [Stephen] (Michael) ( b NY, 1936). Amer. composer; one of the minimalists . Worked with S. Francisco tape mus. centre 1963–5, then est. own EMS in NY and formed own ens., Steve Reich and Musicians, 1966, with which he achieved internat. fame and success. Though influenced to some degree by African and Asian mus., his works deal exclusively with very gradual changes in time. Prin. comps.:DANCE: Impact (1985).MUSIC THEATRE: The Cave (1989–93).ORCH.: Pendulum Music , 3 or more microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and perf. (1968); Music for a Large Ensemble (1978); Variations , winds, str., kbd. (1979, rev. 1980); Eight Lines (rev. of Octet ) (1979, rev. 1983); Three ...

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