Reich-analia III

Posted on November 8, 2012 4:08 pm by Ron Blessinger
Tags | Blog | Reich-analia | 12-13 season

Two days before Reich-analia redux! So late on posting for this concert, but better late than never!

We love Steve Reich, obviously. Bringing him here was one of the first things I did as Artistic Director, 12 years ago, a visit that was captured by the brilliant Tom D’Antoni in this ArtBeat piece:
http://youtu.be/QzaUUINr4b8

This time, we feature two works that are new to us….guitar master Dan Balmer will start the show with Electric… Learn More » »

Drumming

Posted on March 10, 2011 7:28 pm by Ron Blessinger
Tags | Blog | Reich-analia | 10-11 season

It’s been amazing to see my fantastically gifted colleagues assemble Drumming, Steve Reich’s masterpiece of phasing and righteous grooving. What a pleasure to be in the room with such great timekeepers!

Drumming is a fantasy of shifting grooves, chaos that slides into unexpected and thrilling patterns, marimbas, bells, bongos, singers, piccolo, whistling….all in service of the joy of rhythm.

“I am often asked what influence my visit… Learn More » »