Steve Reich: A New Musical Language (1987)
A profile of composer Steve Reich, a leading creator of stripped-down, "minimal" music. The program explores how Reich's music eventually became accessible to the musical audience at large. Included are interviews with the composer himself, and contemporaries, and also performances of some of his works.
Director: Margaret Williams
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: June 9, 1987
Cast
- Steve Reich - Self
- Michael Tilson Thomas - Self
- Richard Stoltzman - Self
- Ransom Wilson - Self
- Beryl Korot - Self
- Rebecca Armstrong - Self - Musician
- Robert Becker - Self - Musician
- Cheryl Bensman - Self - Musician
- Virgil Blackwell - Self - Musician
- Phillip Bush - Self - Musician
Editing: Paul Davies
Production: MJW Productions, Arts Council of Great Britain, Thirteen
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Margaret Williams
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Steve Reich: A New Musical Language about?
- A profile of composer Steve Reich, a leading creator of stripped-down, "minimal" music. The program explores how Reich's music eventually became accessible to the musical audience at large. Included are interviews with the composer himself, and contemporaries, and also performances of some of his works.
- Who directed Steve Reich: A New Musical Language?
- Steve Reich: A New Musical Language was directed by Margaret Williams.
- Who stars in Steve Reich: A New Musical Language?
- Steve Reich: A New Musical Language stars Steve Reich, Michael Tilson Thomas, Richard Stoltzman, Ransom Wilson, Beryl Korot, Rebecca Armstrong.
- How long is Steve Reich: A New Musical Language?
- Steve Reich: A New Musical Language has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Steve Reich: A New Musical Language?
- Steve Reich: A New Musical Language is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Steve Reich: A New Musical Language produced?
- Steve Reich: A New Musical Language was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.