Book Review
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kenjariWritings on Music
by Steve Reich; edited by Paul Hillier
This anthology collects together Reich's writings from 1965-2000, including both essays and program notes. There are also several interviews. The book covers a lot of ground, everything from technical discussions of Reich's compositional methods to his thoughts on other composers. He's a good writer and a very interesting musician.
I am a great admirer of Reich's music, and I think this book is a great companion to his work. I gained a much deeper understanding of his music, his methods, and his processes. I also gained valuable insight into Reich's thoughts about music in general.
by Steve Reich; edited by Paul Hillier
This anthology collects together Reich's writings from 1965-2000, including both essays and program notes. There are also several interviews. The book covers a lot of ground, everything from technical discussions of Reich's compositional methods to his thoughts on other composers. He's a good writer and a very interesting musician.
I am a great admirer of Reich's music, and I think this book is a great companion to his work. I gained a much deeper understanding of his music, his methods, and his processes. I also gained valuable insight into Reich's thoughts about music in general.
