REICH, Steve (1936- )
The Cave (1993)
The Steve Reich Ensemble
Paul Hillier, cond.
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The Cave is a multimedia opera in three acts with a libretto by Reich’s wife, Beryl Korot.
The Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron
This is a sacred place where Muslims, Jews and Christians pray. The music and libretto is derived from, and includes spoken responses from Israeli, Palestinian and American interviewees who were asked questions about the story of Abraham. The sound track also includes readings from the religious texts that detail the story of Abraham, and a recording of the ambient sound that is found in the ancient building that surrounds the sacred site.
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Author: Lewis Saul
