More about Steve Reich

These are great documentary video clips about the life, career, and composition of Steve Reich. This show covers his earlier composition to present works.

His recent composition "Daniel Variations" is a memorial piece for a journalist Daniel Pearl who was murdered in Pakistan. This composition had its world premiere in London, 2006. The musical language of "Daniel Variations" represents more emotional dynamic change and melodic line than Reich's earlier works.

Steve Reich - South Bank Show - part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_pR1sHHeQU

Steve Reich - South Bank Show - part 2 (Its Gonna Rain / Piano Phase)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0DQRfm0uL8&feature=related

Steve Reich - South Bank Show - part 3 (Four Organs / Drumming)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-13iz_9Cdk&feature=related

Steve Reich - South Bank Show - part 4 (Drumming / Music for 18 Musicians)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjhEV3665lo&feature=related

Steve Reich - South Bank Show - part 5 (Different Trains / Reich Remixed)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhQfggqNuYM&feature=related

Steve Reich - South Bank Show - part 6 (Daniel Variations)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM2N-c2iW_s&feature=related

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