Happy Birthday Steve Reich
A concert by the UMass Amherst Symphony Band and Percussion Ensemble, in celebration of composer Steve Reich's 70th birthday.
Laura Rexroth and Eduardo Leandro, conductors
Percussion repertoire in celebration of Reich's 70th birthday to include a performance of his Sextet (1984) for percussion and keyboards and a new work by Philippe Hurel: Kits for 6 percussionists & electric bass. Symphony Band works include Paul Creston's Celebration Overture, Peter Maxwell Davies' Beacons of Hope. The ensembles combine for Sinfonia India by Mexican composer Carlos Chavez, including native Indian instruments
