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especially a pioneer in multichannel spatial explorations. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1989 for "Whispers Out of Time," a composition for string orchestra.

He says, "I believe in as wide a range of musical involvements as is feasible given the reality of life." (Swed, 1993)


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  • ''Roger Reynolds: Electroacoustic Music'' (1993). New World Records 80431-2. Featuring ''The Ivanov Suite'' and ''Versions/Stages''. Liner notes by Mark Swed. Texts by Tadashi Suzuki and Euripides . Back cover contains the note: "The playback levels of materials on this disc are critical to their proper representation. Some selections are to be heard at very assertive levels (particularly "Primitive Music" and "Ocean"). If the listening level is set for a full, but not too loud level for the opening cut, the remaining levels should follow as intended."

  • ''Coconino... a shattered landscape''. Arditti Quartet . Gramavision R2 79440.

  • ''Voicespace''. Lovely Music VR 1801-2

  • "Process and Passion". Mark Menzies, Vl; Hugh Livingsyon, Vc Pogus Pogus P21032-2 (2 CDs)

  • "WATERSHED". Steven Schick, Perc. Mode Records DVD

  • "Epigram and Evolution", "Wedge", "Mosaic", "A Portrait of Vanzetti". Music from the ONCE Festival 1961-61 New World Records 80567-2 (5CDs)

  • Roger Reynolds/The Paris Pieces. "Odyssey", "Summer Island", "Archipelago", Autumn Island", "Fantasy for Pianist", Neuma 450-91



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