KUNIKO

Kuniko plays Reich

1. electric counterpoint - version for percussions (1987/2009) arr. for steel pans, vibraphone & marimba and pre-recorded tape (arr. kuniko) movement i : fast

2. electric counterpoint - version for percussions (1987/2009) arr. for steel pans, vibraphone & marimba and pre-recorded tape (arr. kuniko) movement ii : slow

3. electric counterpoint - version for percussions (1987/2009) arr. for steel pans, vibraphone & marimba and pre-recorded tape (arr. kuniko) movement iii : fast

4. six marimbas counterpoint (1986/2010) arr. for solo marimba and pre-recorded tape (arr. kuniko) 5. vermont counterpoint - version for vibraphone (1982/2010) arr. for vibraphone and pre-recorded

tape (arr. kuniko)

• ‘kuniko plays reich’ features three premiere arrangements of Steve Reich’s Electric Counterpoint for electric guitar and tape, Six Marimbas op. tr and Vermont Counterpoint.

• The exciting arrangements were all created in consultation with Reich (who has contributed to the booklet).

• The recording showcases KUNIKO’s new live solo marimba part that accompanies the prerecorded tape of five marimbas in Six Marimbas Counterpoint.

• KUNIKO's passion for Steve Reich's music and her commitment to creating the perfect sound led her to work alongside several greatly respected producers and engineers.

• KUNIKO is a soloist who is recognised around the world as one of the most gifted and significant percussionists of her generation in today’s contemporary and classical music scene.

KUNIKO press:

'Kuniko Kato is a first rate percussionist who has put a lot of careful thought and hours of rehearsal into making this excellent CD. She has created new and very beautiful arrangements.' Steve Reich, 2011

A ‘striking percussionist – in more ways than one.’ Los Angeles Times

Linn Records SACD CKD385