Steve Reich - Collected Works (27CD SET)
 
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 14th
 
An absolute beast of a box set documenting the work of one of America's brightest and inquisitve musical explorers over six decades... 
 
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Nonesuch Records releases Steve Reich Collected Works, a 27-disc box set featuring music recorded during his 40 years on the label. The collection represents six decades of Reich’s compositions, ranging from It’s Gonna Rain (1965) to first recordings of his two latest works: Jacob’s Ladder (2023) and Traveler’s Prayer (2020). Two extensive booklets contain new essays by longtime Nonesuch President Robert Hurwitz, conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, Steve Reich and Musicians percussionist Russell Hartenberger, producer Judith Sherman, and composer Nico Muhly, as well as a comprehensive listener’s guide by pianist and composer Timo Andres.
 
'Travelling across the entire sweep of this extraordinary boxset, you’re joyously reminded of Reich’s diversity and invention over 60 years, while all the time retaining an audible stamp that is instantly recognisable. It’s a lovingly prepared and curated collection, with essays by some of Reich’s fellow musicians and industry colleagues, extensive listening notes on every piece, complete lyrics and librettos for all the vocal works, exhaustively compiled credits, and a useful timeline of his life and works. A musical evolutionary leap housed in a discographic treat.’
 
– Uncut, Reissue of the Month, 10/10