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Informationen zum Autor Russell Hartenberger, Professor at the University of Toronto, has been a member of both Nexus and Steve Reich and Musicians since 1971. With Nexus, he created the sound track for the Academy Award winning Full Length Documentary, The Man Who Skied Down Everest. With Steve Reich and Musicians he has recorded for ECM, DGG and Nonesuch Records, and performed on the Grammy Award winning recording of Music for 18 Musicians. His awards include the Toronto Arts Award, the Banff Centre for the Arts National Award, a Juno nomination, and induction into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame. Klappentext A performer's perspective on Reich's compositions which explores the techniques developed by musicians to bring his compositions to life. Zusammenfassung Russell Hartenberger offers a performer's perspective on Steve Reich's compositions! from his iconic minimalist work! Drumming! to his masterpiece! Music for 18 Musicians. This study explores the performance issues encountered by musicians in Reich's original ensemble and reveals the techniques they developed to bring his compositions to life. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword Steve Reich; Introduction, 1. Drumming, early days; 2. Percussion and Drumming; 3. The process of composing Drumming; 4. Drumming, Part I; 5. Drumming, Part II; 6. Drumming, Part III; 7. Drumming, Part IV; 8. Acoustics of Drumming; 9. Anatomy of a phase; 10. Performance practice in Drumming; 11. Clapping Music; 12. Music for Pieces of Wood; 13. Six Pianos; 14. Music for Mallet Instruments, Voices, and Organ; 15. Music for 18 Musicians; 16. Inside rhythm.
