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October 10, 2026

Celebrating minimalist composer Steve Reich

Fresh Air · Steve Reich · 46 min

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A celebration of the composer who found endless depth in repetition. A fitting listen for a site about doing less, well.

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What repeats in your days that you have stopped hearing?

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