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Minimalist Jukebox: Steve Reich

Series: Discoveries At Walt Disney Concert Hall
From: NPR Music
Length: 00:59:00

Pioneering minimalist composer Steve Reich presents two major works. Read the full description.
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Piece Description

A music special hosted by Renee Montaigne. The propulsive, rhythmic music of pioneering minimalist composer Steve Reich is represented by two major works: his Three Movements for Orchestra, which showcases the LA Philharmonic's percussion section; and Tehillim, his classic setting of Hebrew psalms, sung by Synergy Vocals. Reich's minimalist style has inspired and influenced countless artists, including composers Phillip Glass and John Adams, as well as the progressive rock group King Crimson and electronic artist-producer Brian Eno. Available for free to NPR member stations. If you're not an NPR member station, contact programservices@npr.org

Broadcast History

Originally offered to stations for air in January 2007.

Timing and Cues

00:00 IC: "This is Discoveries at Disney..."
00:59 OC: "...from NPR."
1:00 IC: "To begin our exploration..."
5:59 OC: "...Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles."
6:00 IC: "This is Discoveries at Disney."
21:59 OC: "...from NPR."
22:00 **MUSIC BED**
23:00 IC: "Support for NPR..."
58:59 OC: "...National Public Radio."