Reich’s own comment about this recording isparticularly true and on the money: ‘Incisive,focused, and intense … perform[ed]with a relaxed rhythmic precision thatperfectly fits the music.’ This new offeringfrom increasingly present conductor KristjanJarvi features Reich’s Three Movements forOrchestra and The Desert Music. Similar insound world, they are nonetheless importantlydifferent. The Three Movements staysstatic and explores a singular idea, while TheDesert Music takes that sound and expands,contracts and discovers new worlds. Minimalistwithout ever being boring, this is agreat new collection for a music nut of anydescription.

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