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Sunday, October 28, 2007|0 Comments
Remembering Moondog, Influence on Steve Reich and Philip Glass
In Sunday's New York Times, writer John Strausbaugh remembers Moondog, the avant-garde street poet/performer/composer who influenced the likes of Steve Reich and Philip Glass. This "Viking of Sixth Avenue," as he was known, was a longtime fixture on the corner of Manhattan's Sixth Avenue and 54th Street through the early '70s. And though he passed away in 1999 at the age of 83, Moondog, a new book by Robert Scotto makes clear the artist's lasting influence.
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Thursday, October 25, 2007
Steve Reich's Triple Quartet on Itzhak Perlman Program at Met Museum
Tomorrow night, Itzhak Perlman joins members of the Perlman Music Program for gifted young musicians in concert at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Included on the program is Steve Reich's Triple Quartet, along with Mozart's G Minor Quintet for Viola and Strings and Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence. Nonesuch released the world premiere recording of the Reich piece, performed by Kronos Quartet, in 2001.
For more information on the concert, visit metmuseum.org.
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Thursday, October 18, 2007
Marathon Motivators: Steve Reich and Philip Glass
In today's Kansas City Star, music writer Paul Horsley recommends that runners prepping for a long-distance run, like this weekend's Kansas City Marathon, avoid the common mistake of training to disposable Top 40 hits ("simple carbs"). He recommends instead a healthy dose of "high energy" compositions to motivate through the long haul. On his list of Top 10 training tunes: Steve Reich's Music for 18 Musicians and Philip Glass's score to Koyaanisqatsi.
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Thursday, October 18, 2007
Steve Reich Previews "Daniel Variations" at Daniel Pearl World Music Days
Steve Reich recently participated in a special event at Manhattan's Aish NY as part of the Daniel Pearl World Music Days—an international music celebration promoting tolerance, inspired by the legacy of journalist Daniel Pearl. At the October 9 event, which included a discussion with Reich, the composer played a recording of Daniel Variations, a piece he wrote in Pearl's memory. The recording is set for release on Nonesuch early next year.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Steve Reich's "18 Musicians" in 2007 Fall for Dance Festival
The closing night of New York City Center's 2007 Fall for Dance festival, on October 6, featured the Elisa Monte Dance company's signature work, Treading (1979), set to Steve Reich's Music for 18 Musicians. This was the fourth annual festival, which kicks off City Center's season with low-priced tickets to see some of the world's greatest dance companies.
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Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Steve Reich on Pitchfork
Steve Reich recently spoke with Pitchfork; read the interview now at pitchfork.com.
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Thursday, October 19, 2006
Celebrating Steve Reich @70
In honor of Steve Reich's recent 70th birthday, Carnegie Hall has created a web site celebrating his career.
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Monday, October 2, 2006Happy 70th Birthday, Steve Reich
The Nonesuch staff wishes Steve Reich a wonderful 70th birthday. Many happy returns! NPR, WNYC, the New York Times, and PRI have all covered the momentous occasion. Click here to read and listen to sample the coverage.
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