All minimalism articles
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Article‘One has to understand minimalism as a “plateau of sound”’
Continuing our series of quotes for the festive season, violinist Darragh Morgan examines the role of articulation in minimalism performance practice
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Following the emergence of minimalist music in 1960s America, some of the style’s most enduring works have been written for strings, among them Steve Reich’s Different Trains. Pwyll ap Sion finds out how performers overcome the technical and psychological challenges of playing this music
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BlogsArranging Brian Eno's ambient masterpiece for string quartet
Composer David Lancaster on turning the trailblaizing tape-loop album into a score for strings
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ReviewSmith Quartet: Nyman String Quartets nos.4 & 5
Energetic accounts of music by a modern minimalist
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VideoArvo Pärt, Fratres – The Rogue Ensemble
Emily Nebel and Christopher Janwong McKiggan, members of the US-based Rogue Ensemble, perform a violin and piano version of Arvo Pärt’s Fratres. Produced by Richie Hawley/LittleFrenchie FilmhouseCinematography: Richie HawleyAudio Engineer: Andy BradleyMastering: Richie HawleyLighting: Chris LeeProduction Assistant: Jennifer LeMairePost Audio: Wireroad StudiosMakeup: Darcy Teasley Hair: Trey GillenWardrobe: Richie Hawley
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FocusMinimalism for strings: An overview with performance advice from the Kronos Quartet and others
Following the emergence of minimalist music in 1960s America, some of the style’s most enduring works have been written for strings, among them Steve Reich’s Different Trains. Pwyll ap Siôn finds out how performers overcome the technical and psychological challenges of playing this music
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FocusGetting articulation right is vital for performing minimalist music
Pwyll ap Siôn explores minimalism’s leading works for strings and provide tips on how to play them