Steve Reich (1936)

Music for a large ensemble (1978)

electronic work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1978
    • Duration: 17 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
    • Commission: Holland Festival
Detailed formation
  • flute, 2 clarinets, 2 soprano saxophones, 4 trumpets, 4 marimbas, 2 xylophones, vibraphone, 2 pianos [4 interprètes] , 2 unspecified solo female voices, 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, 2 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 1978
    Location:

    Pays-Bas, Holland Festival


    Performers:

    le Neitherlands Wind Ensemble, direction : Reinbert de Leeuw.

Information on the electronics
Electronic device: amplification (pour les vents, pianos, voix et cordes)