Steve Reich, was among the minimalist composers who shifted the firmament of music from Classical to Pop. To celebrate his 90th birthday, here are 10 essential Steve Reich recordings.
Reviews & Commentary
Steve Reich 90th-10 Essential Albums
Tag: classical
Coming Up
Wednesday, Sept 23, 2026 – Echoes Autumnal Equinox
Summer’s over and Fall has officially arrived. John Diliberto paints sound in Autumnal colors with classic tunes, as well as new music. It’s an Echoes Autumnal Equinox soundscape.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore
Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore come together for an album of harp, voice and synthesizer that draws inspiration from cathedrals and improvisations.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – Slow Flow Echoes
On a Slow Flow Echoes, a startling duet between Iranian kamencheh musician Kayhan Kalhor and Malian kora player Toumani Diabate. We’ll also hear some solo work by Michelle Qureshi.
Interview Podcast
Echoes Podcast – Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore
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Weekend, Feb 28, 2026 – Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore
Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore come together for an album of harp, voice and synthesizer that draws inspiration from cathedrals and improvisations.
Playlists
Weekend, Feb 14-15, 2026 – Programs 2606A & 2606B
Deepspace is Australian electronic artist Mirko Ruckels. His recent albums, Neon Blue Utopia and Water Planets, are immersive ambient albums wrapped in science fiction stories.
Playlists
Monday, Feb 9, 2026 – Echoes Program 2606A
Deepspace is Australian electronic artist Mirko Ruckels. His recent albums, Neon Blue Utopia and Water Planets, are immersive ambient albums wrapped in science fiction stories.
Coming Up
Monday, Feb 23, 2026 – Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore
Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore come together for an album of harp, voice and synthesizer that draws inspiration from cathedrals and improvisations.
Playlists
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026: Echoes Program 2605C
We talk with Hani Rani about the ambient classical sound of her early work, and the more stormy and political direction of her latest recording: Non-Fiction-Piano Concerto in Four Movements.