Steve Reich: Phase to Face (2011)

Portrait of the musician

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A student of Darius Milhaud and Luciano Berio, musician Steve Reich (born in 1936) quickly developed a style of his own, inspired by Baroque music, Bartók, Webern and Stravinsky, as well as jazz, traditional music (especially African), and Hebrew cantillation. As a trailblazing exponent of minimalist music, Reich rejected the characteristic complexity of mid-20th-century classical harmony and tonality in order to make large-scale works from minimal materials a single chord, a brief musical motif, a spoken exclamation – thereby reconciling sacred and popular music. In this profile he looks back on the key stages of his 40-years lasting career, from the formation of his own group, Steve Reich and Musicians, to the American avant-garde he helped to create, from new video performances to his quasi-religious music. Despite his success and wide recognition Steve Reich has never renounced his independent spirit.

Director: Éric Darmon, Franck Mallet
Runtime: 52 min
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Production: ARTE, Mémoire Magnétique
Country: France
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steve Reich: Phase to Face about?
A student of Darius Milhaud and Luciano Berio, musician Steve Reich (born in 1936) quickly developed a style of his own, inspired by Baroque music, Bartók, Webern and Stravinsky, as well as jazz, traditional music (especially African), and Hebrew cantillation. As a trailblazing exponent of minimalist music, Reich rejected the characteristic complexity of mid-20th-century classical harmony and tonality in order to make large-scale works from minimal materials a single chord, a brief musical motif, a spoken exclamation – thereby reconciling sacred and popular music. In this profile he looks back on the key stages of his 40-years lasting career, from the formation of his own group, Steve Reich and Musicians, to the American avant-garde he helped to create, from new video performances to his quasi-religious music. Despite his success and wide recognition Steve Reich has never renounced his independent spirit.
Who directed Steve Reich: Phase to Face?
Steve Reich: Phase to Face was directed by Éric Darmon, Franck Mallet.
Who stars in Steve Reich: Phase to Face?
Steve Reich: Phase to Face stars Steve Reich.
How long is Steve Reich: Phase to Face?
Steve Reich: Phase to Face has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
Where was Steve Reich: Phase to Face produced?
Steve Reich: Phase to Face was produced in France.