Steve Reich: Runner & Music for Ensemble and Orchestra – (Vinyl 180g)

Nonesuch Records will release the premiere recordings of Steve Reich’s Runner (2016) and Music for Ensemble and Orchestra (2018) on vinyl, recorded by the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the direction of Susanna Mälkki, on September 30, 2022. Steve Reich has already been dubbed: “America’s greatest living composer” ( Village Voice ), “the most original musical thinker of our time” ( New Yorker ), and “one of the greatest composers of this century” (New York Times ). His music influenced composers and established musicians everywhere The Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) redefines what an orchestra can be, vibrating like Los Angeles, one of the most dynamic and open cities in the world. Led by its music director and artistic director Gustavo Dudamel, this internationally acclaimed orchestra uses the transformative power of live music to build community, fosters intellectual and artistic development and nurtures the creative spirit. Susanna Mälkki is one of the most sought-after conductors in symphony orchestras and opera houses worldwide. In her last season as chief conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, she brings to an end a seven-year tenure marked by an unmistakable drive and imaginative Flair for programming.