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Steve Reich turns 90 with new work and reflections on six decades of minimalism

The pioneering composer celebrates his approaching nonagenarian milestone with a world premiere and BBC Proms performance while recovering from a recent fall.

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What to know

  • Steve Reich, born in 1936, turns 90 on October 3 with major celebrations including the Edinburgh Festival premiere of his new work "In All Your Ways" and a BBC Proms late-night concert.
  • As one of the pioneers of musical minimalism, Reich's influence spans six decades and multiple genres—from contemporary classical music to electronic dance music to film soundtracks—with his work sampled by artists like David Bowie and Radiohead.
  • The composer is currently recovering from a recent fall that broke a rib and damaged his wrist, temporarily slowing his ability to compose at the piano, though he remains characteristically productive with several sketches in progress.

“an intuitive movement towards what we wanted to hear. We loved Stravinsky and Bartók and jazz – and were appreciating Bob Dylan and listening to African and Indian music.”

Steve Reich · Guardian ↗ · Sep 21

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Steve Reich turns 90 with new work and reflections on six decades of minimalism
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    Guardian publishes anniversary interview with Reich as he approaches 90

    The Guardian publishes an extensive interview with Reich as he approaches his 90th birthday on October 3. In the interview, Reich discusses his six-decade career, his influence across music genres, and his current recovery from a recent fall that broke a rib and damaged his wrist, which has affected his piano work.

    “I haven't quite got there yet. I don't want to dot the i before I even get there. I'll let you know in due course …”
    — Steve Reich

    • At 14, he heard Stravinsky and resolved to be a composer. As Reich approaches his 10th decade, the man revered by the likes of David Bowie reflects on a life that changed the soundtrack of modern… # culture # music # classical https://www. theguardian.com/music/2026/sep /22/steve-reich-turns-90-interview?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub…

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    Reich's new piece "In All Your Ways" premieres at Edinburgh Festival — The world premiere of Reich's new piece for large ensemble, "In All Your Ways," takes place at the Edinburgh Festival.

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    BBC Radio 1 celebrates Reich's 70th birthday with remix competition — UK pop station BBC Radio 1 celebrated Reich's 70th birthday with a remix competition, underscoring his influence across genres.

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    Reich hears Stravinsky at age 14, resolves to be a composer — At age 14, Reich hears Stravinsky and decides to pursue a career in composition.

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    Steve Reich born in New York — Reich is born in New York in 1936, beginning a life that would make him one of the most influential composers of the modern era.

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