Some music—like, say, Emil Gilels performing Beethoven’s Waldstein sonata or Ben Webster playing “Old Folks” or Al Green singing “Jesus Will Fix It”—transports you to another place. Other music, like this, transforms the space around you. Steve Reich, “Music for 18 Musicians” (1974-76) Part 1 Excerpt (beginning), live, Cincinnati, 2008 ***** Part 2 Excerpt, recording [...]
