Steve Reich: A New Musical Language(1987)
Steve Reich: A New Musical Language Synopsis
A profile of composer Steve Reich, a leading creator of stripped-down, "minimal" music. The program explores how Reich's music eventually became accessible to the musical audience at large. Included are interviews with the composer himself, and contemporaries, and also performances of some of his works.
Steve Reich: A New Musical Language (1987) is a documentary and music film directed by Margaret Williams, released on June 9, 1987 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Steve Reich, Michael Tilson Thomas, Richard Stoltzman and Ransom Wilson.
- Director:
- Margaret Williams
- Producers:
- Mary Jane Walsh
- Production:
- MJW Productions, Arts Council of Great Britain, Thirteen
- Status:
- Released
Steve Reich: A New Musical Language Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steve Reich
as Self
Michael Tilson Thomas
as Self
- Richard Stoltzman
Richard Stoltzman
as Self
- Ransom Wilson
Ransom Wilson
as Self
- Beryl Korot
Beryl Korot
as Self
- Rebecca Armstrong
Rebecca Armstrong
as Self - Musician
- Robert Becker
Robert Becker
as Self - Musician
- Cheryl Bensman
Cheryl Bensman
as Self - Musician
- Virgil Blackwell
Virgil Blackwell
as Self - Musician
- Phillip Bush
Phillip Bush
as Self - Musician
- Jay Clayton
Jay Clayton
as Self - Musician
- Garry Kvistad
Garry Kvistad
as Self - Musician
Key crew
Directed by Margaret Williams, produced by Mary Jane Walsh.
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Who stars in Steve Reich: A New Musical Language?
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The main cast of Steve Reich: A New Musical Language (1987) includes Steve Reich, Michael Tilson Thomas, Richard Stoltzman, Ransom Wilson and Beryl Korot. The film was directed by Margaret Williams. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Steve Reich: A New Musical Language released?
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Steve Reich: A New Musical Language was released on June 9, 1987 and runs for 57m.