Steve Reich

@SteveReich · New York · joined 05 Mar 2009

"Among the great composers of the century" - The New York Times "The most original musical thinker of our time" - New Yorker Page run by @boosey

37 836Followers

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Steve Reich@SteveReich6 Jul

In @bestfitmusic, Iceland composer @OlafurArnalds speaks to Steve Reich on the music that left a profound impact on his life and art, from Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" to Radiohead's “Everything in Its Right Place." Read the full interview: https://t.co/VQ2q21vEFo 3.3K views · 52 likes · 7 reposts · 0 replies Open on X →

Steve Reich@SteveReich25 Apr

@SteveReich Thank you for sharing! 34 views · 2 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies Open on X →

Steve Reich@SteveReich25 Apr

MTT embraced the moment, comparing it to the uproar at "The Rite of Spring" premiere—transforming what seemed like disaster into an artistic triumph. 1.6K views · 21 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies Open on X →

Steve Reich@SteveReich25 Apr

This story encapsulates what made MTT an extraordinary artist and cherished collaborator: his fearlessness, belief in bold artistic choices, and an unwavering commitment to composers and their work. Video courtesy of @SFSymphony. 1.1K views · 18 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies Open on X →

Steve Reich@SteveReich25 Apr

In memory of Michael Tilson Thomas. In this archival video, Tilson Thomas and Steve Reich recall a now-legendary performance of Reich’s "Four Organs" at Carnegie Hall, where audience members all but rioted in the hall. https://t.co/MrqkCCjySz

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Steve Reich@SteveReich24 Apr

@SteveReich Such a phenomenal piece of music. It's utterly mesmerising, and the musicianship required to play it is second to none. I know what I'm listening to on my drive home this evening! 210 views · 5 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies Open on X →

Steve Reich@SteveReich24 Apr

Performances of "Music for 18 Musicians" take place worldwide throughout 2026, alongside a season of concerts celebrating Reich’s 90th birthday this October. Watch the full interview: https://t.co/PjJ5wrq761 #SteveReichat90 3.3K views · 50 likes · 9 reposts · 1 replies Open on X →

Steve Reich@SteveReich24 Apr

In this interview, Reich reflects on the work that “made a huge difference in my life,” exploring its unique harmonic structure, the role of human breath in shaping its pulse, and the key influence of the 12th-century composer Pérotin on its structure. 2.4K views · 25 likes · 5 reposts · 1 replies Open on X →

Steve Reich@SteveReich24 Apr

Today marks 50 years since the world premiere of "Music for 18 Musicians" by Steve Reich on April 24, 1976, at New York’s Town Hall, performed by Steve Reich and Musicians. https://t.co/yocJAmniLn

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Steve Reich@SteveReich23 Apr

MTT was a great musician and a lifelong friend. He championed my music starting in 1971, when he and I and members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra performed my "Four Organs" in Boston and two years later in Carnegie Hall. https://t.co/qhmPcYjXS3

5K views · 148 likes · 39 reposts · 3 replies Open on X →

Steve Reich@SteveReich5 Feb

Carnegie Hall salutes Steve Reich at 90 with a Birthday Celebration concert on October 22, featuring the US premiere of his new work for large ensemble, "In All Your Ways." https://t.co/elqNpCGSIR

1.8K views · 40 likes · 9 reposts · 1 replies Open on X →

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