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Composers of the Week: The Minimalists

BBC Radio 3
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2/5. Steve Reich. Terry Riley 's revolutionary work In C inspired Steve Reich to become one of Minimalism's key exponents. Donald Macleod explores the development of Reich's music from the austerity of Piano Phase to the action-packed portrait of New York in City Life. Piano Phase
Nurit Tilles and Edmund Niemann (pianos) Drumming Steve Reich and Musicians
New York Counterpoint Roland Diry (clarinet) City Life
Ensemble Modern, conductor Peter Runder
Repeated on Monday at 12 midnight

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Reich.
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Terry Riley
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Steve Reich
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Donald MacLeod
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Nurit Tilles
Pianos:
Edmund Niemann
Unknown:
Steve Reich
Clarinet:
Roland Diry
Conductor:
Peter Runder
Source: Radio Times

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