Writings on Music, 1965-2000

by Steve Reich

Book Overview

In the mid-1960s, Steve Reich radically renewed the musical landscape with a back-to-basics sound that came to be called Minimalism. These early works, characterized by a relentless pulse and static harmony, focused single-mindedly on the process of gradual rhythmic change. Throughout his career, Reich has continued to reinvigorate the music world, drawing from a wide array of classical, popular, sacred, and non-western idioms. His works reflect the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195151151
• ISBN13: 9780195151152
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.2"