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Steve Reich turns 90 as fans celebrate his legacy
Original: Happy 90th birthday to this musical legend. So many great Steve Reich pieces I can recommend - we'll be scratching the s
Composer Steve Reich, a pioneer of minimalism, marks his 90th birthday, drawing tributes and listening recommendations from classical and electronic music fans. Admirers are highlighting landmark works such as the 1966 tape piece 'Come Out' and 'Electric Counterpoint', with some radio shows and playlists built around his catalogue this weekend.
Why now: The influential composer's milestone 90th birthday prompted an outpouring of tributes and music recommendations.
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- Happy 90th birthday to this musical legend. So many great Steve Reich pieces I can recommend - we'll be scratching the surface tomorrow on 'Sine Waves On Sunday' with the full 1966 tape triumph 'Come Out', an electronic rearrangement of 'Electric Counterpoint' and a few of the… · MaxCorp@mastodon.sdf.org · 4
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