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UMD School of Music
Steve Reich's Music for 18 Musicians
Built around a series of 11 harmonies, this minimalist masterwork utilizes pulse to create an undulating soundscape that is often described as meditative and dreamlike.
Price
Free, no tickets required.
Venue
- Dekelboum Concert Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
- General Admission
About the Event
Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians is considered one of his greatest works. Built around a series of 11 harmonies, this minimalist masterwork utilizes pulse to create an undulating soundscape that is often described as meditative and dreamlike. A performance of Music for 18 Musicians is an exercise in listening and collaboration, with performers relying on one another and audible cues to move the piece forward. Join us for this joyful celebration of communal music-making for its 50th anniversary, performed alongside works by School of Music composition students.
This concert is part of the 10th International Conference on Music and Minimalism hosted by the School of Music and the Society for Minimalist Music. Gathering more than fifty scholars from around the globe, the weekend of events includes research presentations, keynote lectures, performances, and an exhibit and sound installation, with support from Arts for All, ARHU, and Clarice Presents.
Click here for more information on the 10th International Conference on Music and Minimalism.
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