Steve Reich has always been able to hear the pulse

The 88-year-old composer, who talks as fast as the interlocking phrases of his music, looks back on crucial moments in a career that moved minimalism into the mainstream.

Mar 15, 2025 - 04:06
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Steve Reich has always been able to hear the pulse
American composer Steve Reich has invented, developed and evolved interlocking patterns in his music for more than six decades.

The 88-year-old composer, who talks as fast as the interlocking phrases of his music, looks back on crucial moments in a career that moved minimalism into the mainstream.

(Image credit: Carolyn Cole)