Reich: Sextet - Clapping Music - Music for Pieces of Wood

24 FLAC Discount

This album showcases Steve Reich’s Sextet, Clapping Music, and Music for Pieces of Wood, performed by the LSO Percussion Ensemble. Clapping Music and Music for Pieces of Wood use Reich's signature technique of phasing, where repeating patterns shift gradually to create intricate rhythmic textures. Sextet, composed eleven years later, incorporates harmonic depth with marimbas, vibraphones, and synthesizers, creating an evolving, multi-layered soundscape. This collection highlights Reich's exploration of minimalist principles, rhythm, and phasing, capturing the innovation and complexity of his compositional style.