Steve Reich: Jacob’s Ladder/Traveler’s Prayer - Spectrum Culture

Steve Reich: Jacob’s Ladder/Traveler’s Prayer - Spectrum Culture

You don’t need a vast variety of noises to sound unusual. Minimalist enthusiast Steve Reich is a composer who plays with layers and repetition in subtle but mesmerizing ways. Jacob’s Ladder/Traveler’s Prayer centers around movement, rhythm and vocal phrasing. Showcasing orchestra and choir, the album focuses on two recent compositions by the Grammy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning New York artist. Though he hasn’t always been drawn to neo-classical m…