Music For 18 Musicians

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Steve Reich (1936-*): Music for 18 Musicians / Live recorded on January 24, 2021, at Victoria Hall in Geneva With this second "anniversary" release for Steve Reich's 85th birthday on October 3, 2021, by Megadisc Classics, the label pays tribute to the American composer in addition to the album "Guitar Hero," an electric guitar album by guitarist Santiago Quintans. Happy Birthday Mr. Reich... "Music for 18 Musicians" is legendary for more than one reason: it crystallizes the repetitive aesthetic developed in the 1960s by Steve Reich, a cult composer and pioneer of minimal music, and the work continues to leave a mark, reaching an audience different from the traditional contemporary music crowd. It literally transcends the realm of classical music. Since its creation, "Music for 18 Musicians" has enjoyed uninterrupted success, granting Steve Reich an unmatched international fame to this day. Adored by both electronic music enthusiasts and classical music lovers, the piece has not aged a bit and is still savored without moderation. The first sketches date back to May 1974, and "Music for 18 Musicians" was completed in March 1976, with its world premiere taking place on April 24, 1976, at Town Hall in New York.