The Arvo Pärt Centre and composer Arvo Pärt warmly congratulate Steve Reich on his 90th birthday!
Steve Reich is undoubtedly one of the few contemporary composers to have his own unique compositional style, his own voice. His bold ideas and fresh approach to music have decisively influenced and changed the course of music history. Arvo Pärt has said of his colleague and friend that Steve Reich has created an unmistakable, convincing and authentic musical landscape.
His music has reached not only listeners of classical music, but a vast and diverse audience all around the world; he has shaped the listening experience and musical perception of numerous generations.
Happy 90th birthday, Steve Reich!