"Steve Reich has won his first Pulitzer Prize for the 2007 work, Double Sextet. Commissioned by eighth blackbird, the 22-minute piece received its world premiere on March 26, 2008 at the University of Richmonds Modlin Center for the Arts in Virginia....Double Sextet can be played in two ways; either with twelve musicians or with six playing against a recording of themselves." (- Boosey & Hawkes)
It's good to see this. I caught your Pittsburgh performance in February, and also played some gongs with Mr. Duvall & co. on "Formations" at the Percussion Effect workshop.
And I see that you'll be in Richmond for the residency - any performances of the Reich piece during the Richmond visits? I live an hour away now, and I'd like to catch it live if I can.
I emailed the PR company for eigthblackbird and I think they are trying to get it out at some point in 2009 but dont quote me on that! I can't wait to hear the full piece but alas its not coming to London anytime soon.
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amistrymister 1 year ago
This piece was one of the highlights of the 2009 Festival! We still love watching this clip.
OjaiFestivals 2 years ago
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rubbish if you ask me... drifting...
ai6276 2 years ago
this peice was used in Wayne McGregor's Dyad 1929 ballet........SUPER AMAZING
tuetuesday 2 years ago
I want to hear this whole piece now.
emilygclarinet 2 years ago 5
Congratulations, Mr. Reich, et al!
"Steve Reich has won his first Pulitzer Prize for the 2007 work, Double Sextet. Commissioned by eighth blackbird, the 22-minute piece received its world premiere on March 26, 2008 at the University of Richmonds Modlin Center for the Arts in Virginia....Double Sextet can be played in two ways; either with twelve musicians or with six playing against a recording of themselves." (- Boosey & Hawkes)
sandiegoactress 2 years ago 3
I heard this piece last year, and it was pretty dang killer. Definitely definitely definitely worth buying :D
Foxtrotfan 2 years ago 3
Man, I absolutely cannot wait until the recording is available. It's fantastic.
photonsoup 2 years ago 4
Is that Judith Sherman supervising the recording?
It's good to see this. I caught your Pittsburgh performance in February, and also played some gongs with Mr. Duvall & co. on "Formations" at the Percussion Effect workshop.
And I see that you'll be in Richmond for the residency - any performances of the Reich piece during the Richmond visits? I live an hour away now, and I'd like to catch it live if I can.
zyzzy78 3 years ago
Is there already known when the recording will come out?
ShabataiTzvi 3 years ago
I emailed the PR company for eigthblackbird and I think they are trying to get it out at some point in 2009 but dont quote me on that! I can't wait to hear the full piece but alas its not coming to London anytime soon.
indiepunkuk 3 years ago
i was at the premiere, it was great
xsoccerguyx 3 years ago
interesting
jaybzjaybz 4 years ago
Oh! Hearing bits of Steve Reich's new piece before it's premiere? Awsome!
alkovna 4 years ago