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John Schaefer
Perhaps the best way to celebrate the summer solstice today: two live performances of Canto Ostinato in a brand new arrangement for 50 musicians. Erik Hall joins the Metropolis Ensemble and Sandbox Percussion for the performance at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
WNYC’s John Schaefer of Soundcheck sat down with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Steve Reich and Metropolis composer Timothy Andres on April 27, 2011, in celebration of Steve’s 75th birthday.
“Pianist/composer Timothy Andres made it to numerous top-10 lists last year with his debut album, Shy and Mighty. He also raised eyebrows with an eclectic list of influences that ranges from Radiohead and LCD Soundsystem to today’s other guest, Steve Reich. We hear Andres’ distinctive musical voice, as he joins us to play live in our studio.”
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WNYC host John Schaefer discusses The Rite: Remixed with artistic director Andrew Cyr composer Ricardo Romaneiro. Listen to the interview…
