Minimalists

This accessible yet informative book, the first in its area aimed at a general readership, offers a unique overview of the controversial musical style of Minimalism—a name originally attributed to the movement as a derogatory term, in the same way as Impressionism was first derisively labeled by art critics. Minimalism, perhaps best represented by American composers Steve Reich and Philip Glass, has always had a mixed reception and is both reviled and revered in equal measure. This book looks …