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USC Thornton Music Ensemble: Steve Reich at 70

This concert is presented in conjunction with a citywide festival celebrating composer Steve Reich's 70th birthday. Widely regarded as one of the major "minimalists," Reich's music has had a major impact on art, film and popular music in the 20th century. From his early taped speech pieces It's Gonna Rain (1965) and Come Out (1966) to Three Tales (2002), a digital video opera made in collaboration with video artist Beryl Korot, Reich's path has embraced not only aspects of western classical music, but the structures, harmonies and rhythms of non-western and American vernacular music, particularly jazz. The concert will be preceded by a discussion with Steve Reich about minimalism in art and popular music.

Location: Alfred Newman Recital Hall

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Daria Yudacufski