Reich and beyond

As Radio 3 celebrates the 90th birthday of the minimalist pioneer Steve Reich, Tom Service guides us through the music of composers inspired by and building on his work - and the minimalist movement more generally. He talks to Julia Wolfe, composer and co-creator of the new music collective Bang on a Can, who explains the depth of Reich's influence on contemporary music in America and beyond. With a playlist featuring music by Wolfe, Gabriella Smith, Meredith Monk and Reich himself, we explore the living legacy of one of America's most radical musical minds.