Ucla FLUX

10/04/2026

Happy 90th birthday (October 3), Steve Reich!

The pioneering American composer discusses his latest work, his evolving creative process, and why he’s wary about AI in music.

09/22/2026

At 14, he heard Stravinsky and resolved to be a composer. As Reich approaches his 10th decade, the man revered by the likes of David Bowie reflects on a life that changed the soundtrack of modern living

09/22/2026

This fall quarter's uclaFLUX concert is a big one, honoring the great Steve Reich in his 90th birthday year!

In fact, there are two Reich @90 concerts at UCLA this fall: one presented by UCLA's Milken Center and directed by Neal Stulberg on November 1, and the other with major support from Milken and presented by uclaFLUX on December 5.

The program:

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New York Counterpoint (version for SATB saxophone quartet and tape)

Traveler's Prayer

Daniel Variations (20th anniversary of the piece, written in memory of LA-born Daniel Pearl)

Over 30 student musicians will be working hard all quarter on this program. Join us for what promises to be a thrilling performance: December 5 at 8 pm in UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall.

- Wendy Richman, director of uclaFLUX

Violist Wendy Richman has been celebrated internationally for her compelling sound and “absorbing,” “fresh and idiomatic” interpretations with “a brawny vitality” (The New York Times, The Washington Post). As soloist and chamber musician, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney C...

08/27/2026

Any thoughts about the featured composer for our big fall 2026 concert? Take a guess in the comments!

08/24/2026