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Year To Remember
In Soundcheck's “Year To Remember” series, we ask musicians, critics and other guests to talk about a single year that was monumental in music. And, we want to know - what musical years stand out in your memory? Send us an email at soundcheck@wnyc.org.
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Yes, it was 1976 was the year of the United States Bicentennial. But it also marked an important time in contemporary American music. Philip Glass’s “Einstein on the Beach” premiered that year, as did Steve Reich’s “Music for 18 Musicians.” American composer Ned Rorem also picked up a Pulitzer that year for his suite, “Air Music.” American Music Center Composer Advocate Frank Oteri joins us to elaborate.
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Comments [5]
@thcatt:
The Polish Composer is Henryk Gorecki.
can someone please give th name of th Polish composer talked about on yesterday's (6/9/11) Year to Remember thing - 1976. this website is absolutely no help there.
john:
you need to give some props to ECM founder manfred eicher, a classical musician (double bass), for choosing to record steve reich.
"einstein on the beach," for all of its 'impact,' does ANYONE actually like or enjoy this piece?
is that not the point?
Jaco Pastorius' solo album and Stanley Clarke's School Days released in 1976. Most influential electric bass albums.
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