Steve Reich - Compositions

Stage Works

Three Tales (1997-2002)

Documentary video opera in collaboration with video artist Beryl Korot

Text: documentary material (English)

Vocal forces: Lyric Soprano (2), Tenor (3)

perc (4): 2vib / 2SD / 2pedal kick dr/susp.cym - 2 pft (I, II=samplers) - pre-recorded tape - strings (1.1.1.1.0)

First Performance: 26 May 1998, Spoleto USA Festival, Charleston, South Carolina, Steve Reich and Musicians conducted by Bradley Lubman (HINDENBERG section)

The Cave (1990-93) 142'

Documentary video opera in three acts, in collaboration with video artist Beryl Korot

Text: Torah, plus Rabbinical commentary (Hebrew, English); Koran (Arabic); documentary material (English)

Vocal forces: Lyric Soprano (2), Tenor, Baritone

2ww (fl, ob, corA, cl, bcl) - perc(4): vib /marimba/BD/kick drums/claves -

3 keyboard (pft, sampler, computer keyboard) - strings (1.1.1.1.0)

First Performance: 16 May 1993, Vienna Festival, Theater Messe Palast, Vienna

The Steve Reich Ensemble conducted by Paul Hillier. Co-commissioned by Weiner Festwochen; the Holland Festival; Hebbel Theater, Berlin; Festival D'Automne a Paris-MC 93-Bobigny; Koninklijike Muntschouwburg/ Theatre de la Monnaie, Brussels; Serious Speakout and South Bank Centre, London; and the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Next Wave Festival.

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Vocal Works with Orchestra or Ensemble

Daniel Variations (2006) 30'
for large ensemble; Text: Book of Daniel; Daniel Pearl (E)
2cl-4pft-perc(6):BD/tam-t/4vib-*2vln.vla.vlc-4 voices(*SSTT) *max. 1 player/voice per part

You Are (Variations) (2004) 27'
text: Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (E), Psalms (Heb.), Wittgenstein (E) & Pirke Avot (Heb.)
for amplified ensemble and voices
2-2-3-0, no brass, 2 marimbas, 2 vibraphones, 4 pft., strings 3-3-3-3-1
voices S,S,S,A,T,T

The Desert Music (1982-84) 46'

for chorus (27 voices amplified) and orchestra

Text: from the book of collected poems, "The Desert Music," by William Carlos Williams

4 (II, III, IV=picc).4 (II, III, IV=corA).4 (II, III, IV=bcl).4 (IV=dbn) - 4.4 (I=picc.tpt adlib).3.1-timp (2 players=rototoms).perc (7): 2 marimbas/2vib/2xyl/2glsp/maracas/sticks/2BD/ medium tam-tam-
2 pft (4 players: I, III, IV=synthesizer) - chorus (9S, 6A, 6T, 6B) - strings (12.12.9.9.6) (woodwinds and voices amplified; strings divided into 3 sections)

First Performance: 17 March 1984, West German Radio (WDR), Cologne

Chorus and Symphony Orchestra of West German Radio conducted by Peter Eötvös

Co-commissioned by the West German Radio, Cologne and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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Chamber version

for ten voices (amplified) and orchestra

4 fl (II, III, IV=picc) - timp (2 players=rototoms).perc(7): 2 marimbas/2vib/2xyl/2glsp/maracas/ sticks/2BD/medium tam-tam - 2 pft (4 players=synthesizer) - voices (3S, 3A, 2T, 2B) - 13 solo strings (flutes, strings, and voices amplified)

First Performance: 10 January 1986, Richmond, Virginia, Steve Reich and Musicians, singers and members of the Brooklyn Philharmonic conducted by George Manahan

Tehillim (1981) 30'

for voices and ensemble

Text: Psalms 19, 34, 18, 150 (Hebrew)

Vocal forces: High Soprano, Lyric Soprano (2), Alto

1.picc.1.corA.2.0-0.0.0.0 - perc(6): maracas /clapping/4 tuned tamb without jingles/marimba/vib /crot - 2 elec.organ - 4 female voices (high S, 2lyrS, A) - string quintet (woodwinds, strings, and voices amplified)

First Performance: (movements 1 and 2): June 1981, Stuttgart; Soloists and orchestra of South German Radio conducted by Peter Eötvös. First Performance (Complete): 20 September 1981, West German Radio, Cologne, Steve Reich and Musicians conducted by George Manahan. Co-commissioned by the West German Radio, Cologne; South German Radio, Stuttgart; and the Rothko Chapel, Houston.

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Orchestral version

for voices and chamber orchestra

3.picc.2.corA.2.1-0.0.0.0 - perc (6): maracas/clapping/4 tuned tamb without jingles/marimba/vib/crot - 2 elec.organ - strings (6.6.4.2.1) woodwinds and voices amplified

First Performance: 16 September 1982, Avery Fisher Hall, New York

New York Philharmonic conducted by Zubin Mehta

Works for Orchestra or Large Ensemble

Daniel Variations (2006) 30'
for large ensemble
        Music Text
        Book of Daniel; Daniel Pearl (E)
        2cl-4pft-perc(6):BD/tam-t/4vib-*2vln.vla.vlc-4 voices(*SSTT) *max. 1 player/voice per part

You Are (Variations) (2004) 25'
for voices and large ensemble
        Music Text
        Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, Psalm 16, Wittgenstein, The Talmud (E, Heb)
        3S.1A.2T* 2.1.corA.3.0-0.0.0.0-perc(4):2mar/2vibr-4pft-strings (3.3.3.3.1 players or more**) All instruments and singers

are amplified. Strings should use clip-on contact microphones if possible. *1 or 3 to a part (6 or 18 singers). Voices must be

amplified. ** no amplification needed if more than 3 players to a part

City Life (1995) 24'
for chamber orchestra

2.2.2.0-0.0.0.0 -- perc (3 or 4) : 2 vib/cym/SD/2BD - 2 pft.2 sampling keyboards - strings(1.1.1.1.1)

First Performance: 7 March 1995, Arsenal de Metz, Metz, France, Ensemble InterContemporain conducted by David Robertson. Commissioned tripartitely by the Ensemble Modern, the London Sinfonietta and the Ensemble Intercontemporain.

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The Four Sections (1987) 17'

for orchestra

4 (IV=picc).4.4 (IV=bcl).4 (IV=dbn) - 4.4.4.1 - perc: 2vib/2marimba/2 BD - 2 synthesizer.2pft - strings (18.16.12.8.6)

First Performance: 7 October 1987, Davies Hall, San Francisco. San Francisco Symphony conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas. Commissioned by Mrs Ralph I. Dorfman for the San Francisco Symphony in honor of its 75th anniversary.

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Three Movements (1986) 15'

for orchestra

2.2picc.3 (III=corA).3.3 (III=dbnII).dbn - 4.3.3.1 - perc: 2 marimba / 2 vib /BD - 2 pft(4hands) - strings (left:6.6.4.4.4; right:6.6.4.4.4)

If required for balance, 1st violin section right may be expanded to 8 players.

First Performance: 3 April 1986, St Louis, Missouri, St Louis Symphony conducted by Leonard Slatkin. Commissioned by the St. Louis Symphony.

Eight Lines (1979, rev.1983) 17'

revised version of Octet

2 fl (=picc).2 cl (=bcl) - 2 pft-strings(2.2.2.2.0)

First Performance: 10 December 1983, 92nd Street Y, New York

Solisti New York conducted by Ransom Wilson

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Variations for Winds, Strings, and Keyboards (1979, rev.1980) 21'

for orchestra

3.3.0.0-0.3.3.1 - 2 pft - 3 elec.organ - strings (woodwinds amplified)

First Performance: 14 May 1980, War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco

San Francisco Symphony conducted by Edo de Waart with Steve Reich playing the organ

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Ensemble version

3.3.0.0-0.3.3.1 - 2 pft - 3 elec.organ - solo strings (woodwinds and strings amplified)

First Performance: 19 February 1980, Carnegie Hall, New York, Steve Reich and Musicians

Music for a Large Ensemble (1978) 15'

1.0.2.2 sax.0-0.4.0.0 - perc (7): 4 marimba/2xyl/vib - 2 pft (4players) -2 female voices (wordless) - 2 vln.2vla.2vlc.2db (woodwinds, pianos, voices, and strings amplified)

First Performance: June 1979, Holland Festival, Netherlands Wind Ensemble conducted by Reinbert de Leeuw

Works for Percussion/Keyboards Ensemble (with or without voices)

Double Sextet (2007) 22'
for ensemble (or ensemble and pre-recorded tape)
2fl-2cl-2vln-2vcl-2vib-2pft or fl-cl-vln-vcl-vib-pft and pre-recorded tape

Dance Patterns (2002) 6'
2 xylophones, 2 vibraphones, 2 pianos

Proverb (1995) 24'

for voices and ensemble

Text: Ludwig Wittgenstein (English)

2 Lyric Soprano. 2 Tenor - 2 vib.2 keyboard (playing four 5-octave keyboards)

First Performance: 10 February 1996, Alice Tully Hall, New York,Theater of Voices and members of the Steve Reich Ensemble conducted by Paul Hillier. co-commissioned by the BBC Proms as part of its 100th anniversary season in 1995 and by the Early Music Festival of Utrecht.

Typing Music [Genesis XII] (1993) 3'

for percussion

amplified computer keyboard. 2clapping. 2claves. 2BD (from The Cave - see above)

First Performance: 22 February 1991, Town Hall, New York, Steve Reich and Musicians

Six Marimbas (1986) 16'-24'

version of Six Pianos (1973)

First Performance: 20 April 1987, Alice Tully Hall, New York, Manhattan Marimba Quartet and members of Steve Reich and Musicians

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Sextet (1984, rev.1985) 28'

for percussion and keyboards

2 pft (=2synthesizers) - perc: 2vib /3marimba/tam-tam click sticks/2 BD/crotales (marimbas, vibraphones, and pianos amplified)

First Performance: 19 December 1984, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris Nexus. Co-commissioned by Laura Dean Dancers and Musicians and by the French government for Nexus.

Music for Eighteen Musicians (1974-76) ca.55'

2cl (=bcl) - 4 pft - perc :3 marimba/2xyl/vib - 4 female voices (wordless) - vln.vlc

First Performance: 24 April 1976, Town Hall, New York, Steve Reich and Musicians

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Music for Mallet Instruments, Voices and Organ(1973) 18'

perc: 4 marimba/2glsp/vib - 3 female voices (I, II: long tones with organ; III: melodic patterns with marimbas) - elec.organ

First Performance: 16 May 1973, John Weber Gallery, New York

Steve Reich and Musicians

Six Pianos (1973) 16'-24'

First Performance: 16 May 1973, John Weber Gallery, New York

Steve Reich and Musicians

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Drumming (1971) 57'-86'

for 4 pairs of tuned bongos, 3 marimbas, 3 glockenspiels, 2 female voices, whistling, and piccolo

Part 1: 4 pairs of tuned bongos 17'-25'

Part 2: 3 marimbas (9 players), 2 female voices 18'-26'

Part 3: 3 glsp (4 players), picc, whistling 11'-16'

Part 4: complete ensemble 10'-19'

Note: each of the four parts may be performed separately

First Performance: 3 December 1971, Museum of Modern Art, New York. Steve Reich and Musicians

Works for Solo Instrument(s) or Small Ensemble (with or without tape)

2x5 (2009) 20'
for five musicians and tape, or 10 live musicians

Dance Patterns (2002) 6'
2 xylophones, 2 vibraphones, 2 pft

Cello Counterpoint (2003) 15'[
for amplified cello and multichannel tape

Triple Quartet (1999) 15'

for string quartet and tape (or three quartets or small string section eg. 9-9-9-9)

First Performance: 22 May 1999, Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C., Kronos Quartet.

Commissioned by the Kronos Quartet.

Duet (1993) 5'

for two solo violins and string ensemble or string orchestra

2 solo vln. 4vla. 3vlc. cb (or small string orchestra)

First Performance: 8 August 1995, Gstaad Festival, Switzerland, ensemble of Gstaad Festival conducted by Yehudi Menuhin. Commissioned by Yehudi Menuhin.

Different Trains (1988) 27'

for string quartet and tape

First Performance: 2 November 1988, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London

Kronos Quartet. Commissioned by Betty Freeman for the Kronos Quartet

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Electric Counterpoint (1987) 15'

for electric guitar and tape

First Performance: 5 November 1987, Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York

Pat Metheny. Commissioned by the Brooklyn Academy of Music for Pat Metheny

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Ensemble version

for 11 electric guitars and 2 electric bass guitars

First Performance: 24 February 1990, University of Southern California, Contemporary Music Ensemble, Donald Crockett

Works for Solo Instrument(s) or Small Ensemble

Cello Counterpoint (2003) 11'
for cello and pre-recorded tape (or cello octet)

Nagoya Marimbas (1994) 5'

for two marimbas

First Performance: 21 December 1994, Shirakawa Hall, Nagoya City, Japan, Yukie Kurihari and Maki Kurihari, marimbas. Commissioned by the Conservatory in Nagoya, to mark the opening of its new Shirakawa Hall in 1994

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Nagoya Guitars (1994, arr. 1996) 5'

for two guitars

Transcription of Nagoya Marimbas for two guitars by David Tanenbaum

First Performance: 25 July 1996, Daniel Recital Hall, California State University at Long Beach, David Tanenbaum and Marc Teicholz, guitars

New York Counterpoint (1985) 11'

for clarinet and tape

First Performance: 20 January 1986, Avery Fisher Hall, New York, Richard Stoltzman. Commissioned by the Fromm Music Foundation for Richard Stolzman

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Ensemble version

for 9 clarinets (1 doubling bass clarinet) and 2 bass clarinets

First Performance: 21 June 1987, Florida State University School of Music, Tallahassee, James Croft

Version for saxophone quartet and tape

Transcribed by Susan Fancher

ssax.asax.tsax.barsax - pre-recorded performance CD

Version for soprano saxophone and ensemble

Transcribed by Susan Fancher

solo ssax-4ssax.2asax.3tsax.2barsax

Vermont Counterpoint (1982) 9'

for flute (=piccolo, alto flute) and tape

First Performance: 1 October 1982, Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York

Ransom Wilson

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Ensemble version

8 flutes (1 doubling piccolo and alto, 4 doubling piccolo), and 3 alto flutes

First Performance: 10 December 1983, 92nd Street Y, New York

Music for Pieces of Wood (1973) 10'

for five pairs of tuned claves

Universal Edition (UE 16219)

First Performance: December 1973, Loeb Music Center, New York University, Steve Reich and Musicians

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Clapping Music (1972) 5'

for two performers

Universal Edition (UE 16182)

First Performance: April 1973, New York

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Phase Patterns (1970) ca. 15'

for four electric organs

Universal Edition (UE 16184)

First Performance: May 1970, Guggenheim Museum (Steve Chambers, Jon Gibson, Art Murphy, Steve Reich)

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Four Organs (1970) ca. 18'

for four electric organs and maracas

Universal Edition (UE 16183)

First Performance: May 1970, Guggenheim Museum (Steve Chambers, Jon Gibson, Philip Glass, Steve Reich)

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Pendulum Music (1968) ca. 5'

for three or more microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers

Universal Edition (UE 16155)

First Performance: August 1968, University of Colorado (William T. Wiley & Steve Reich)

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Violin Phase (1967) ca. 15'

for violin and tape or 4 violins

Universal Edition (UE 16185)

First Performance: April 1969, The New School, New York (Paul Zukofsky, violin)

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Piano Phase (1967) ca. 20'

for two pianos or 2 marimbas

Universal Edition (UE 16156)

First Performance: January 1967, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey (Art Murphy & Steve Reich)

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Works for Tape

Come Out (1966) 12'54"

Daniel Hamm, one of the six, is the voice on the tape.

First Performance: April 1966, Town Hall, New York as part of a benefit for the re-trial of the "Harlem Six".

It's Gonna Rain (1965) 17'31"

Voice of a black preacher, Brother Walter, preaching about the Flood in Union Square, San Francisco.

First Performance: January 1965, San Francisco Tape Music Center

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