Steve Reich

MUSICA VIVA - Forum der Gegenwartsmusik

«My musical tastes are a little unusual» The DVD contents performances of works by Steve Reich with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (conductor: Kristjan Järvi), and Ensemble Modern / Synergy Vocals (conductor: Franck Ollu). And in addition an exclusive interview with Steve Reich on Mai 8, 2009 by Peider A. Defilla, and interviews with the performers by Peider A. Defilla and Max Nyffeler. «My musical tastes are a little unusual. I like 1750 Bach and before, and Debussy after, and in the middle, l don't listen. Except for a little Beethoven. That's it. I never listened to Romantic music ever, not even a minute, lt is no part of my life, If all of it stopped tomorrow morning, I would not know!» (Steve Reich)