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The Four Sections

Steve Reich's 1987 score The Four Sections is performed by the orchestra that gave the UK premiere in 1988 - the London Symphony Orchestra under Michael Tilson Thomas.

As Hear and Now spends a few weeks in so-called 'minimalist' territory, a work by one of the fathers of the style, Steve Reich. His 1987 score, The Four Sections in one of his few stand-alone works for full orchestra, designed as a response to Michael Tilson Thomas's urgings for him to compose a concerto for orchestra. The result is a fascinating take on showcasing the orchestral departments, individually and then together. The Four Sections is performed here by the orchestra who gave the UK premiere in 1988 - the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 24 Apr 2010 22:00

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  • Sat 24 Apr 2010 22:00