Steve Reich's City Life (1995)

  
Format:  Steve Reich's City Life DVD 
 
 
Utilizing sound samples of the noises he captured in New York City's streets, innovative American composer Steve Reich is able to incorporate the aura of "city life" into a fascinating musical piece for string quartet, percussion, and two pianos. This unique concert documentary follows Reich during the design and creation of the unique composition, as well as providing a record of the Frankfurt Opera House performance. 61 min. Soundtrack: English PCM stereo.
 
SKU: D42689
$17.99
Regularly $19.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Color:
Color
Closed Captioned:
 No
Cast:  Steve Reich

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