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PHOTO: Steve Reich in his studio, 1969.
Photograph by Robert Fiore
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 7:00 PM
Conversations on Art
On Three Tales: Beryl Korot and Steve Reich
In conjunction with city- and worldwide celebrations of composer Steve Reich’s seventieth birthday, the Whitney presents Three Tales (2006), a sound and video installation by Beryl Korot Steve Reich. Based on their celebrated 2002 video opera, Three Tales explores the physical, ethical, and theological implications of expanding technologies. Join Korot and Reich as they discuss this and other collaborative projects. WNYC’s John Schaefer moderates. The exhibition opens October 4 and will remain on view through October 15, 2006.
Conversations on Art: Interdisciplinary takes on key issues in American art and culture.
Discounted admission for members, senior citizens, and students with valid ID. Advance sales are strongly recommended, as space is limited. Tickets may be purchased at http://www.whitney.org or at the Museum Admissions Desk.
Sunday, October 15, 2006 from 2 PM – 6 PM
Steve Reich @ the Whitney
A celebration of the composer’s seventieth birthday at the Whitney Museum of American Art
“There’s just a handful of living composers who can legitimately claim to have altered the direction of musical history, and Steve Reich is one of them.” –London Guardian
On Sunday, October 15, the Whitney presents a birthday tribute with four hours of Steve Reich’s music performed by Alarm Will Sound, PRISM Saxophone Quartet, So Percussion, and Manhattan School of Music Contemporary Ensemble TACTUS, Ransom Wilson and Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth.
Free with Museum admission. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The event will be webcast live on http://www.whitney.org.
For more information about Steve Reich @ the Whitney, please visit: http://www.whitney.org/www/exhibition/stevereich.jsp
Funding for this program is provided by The New York State Music Fund, established by the New York State Attorney General at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.
Yamaha C7 pianos provided courtesy of Yamaha Artist Service, Inc.
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