This signed sheet music is for Piano Phase by Steve Reich, autographed by the pioneering minimalist composer himself. Composed in 1967, Piano Phase is one of Reich’s earliest and most important works, a groundbreaking piece that helped define the minimalist movement in contemporary classical music. Written for two pianists, the composition is based on Reich’s innovative “phasing” technique, in which one pianist maintains a steady repeating pattern while the other gradually shifts out of sync, creating evolving rhythmic and harmonic textures. The simplicity of the material, combined with the gradual process of transformation, produces a mesmerizing effect that reveals new patterns and relationships as the music unfolds. The piece is often hailed as a landmark in 20th-century music for its bold rethinking of rhythm, repetition, and structure. Steve Reich (born 1936) is widely regarded as one of the most influential composers of the modern era. Alongside contemporaries like Philip Glass and Terry Riley, he developed minimalism as a major movement in contemporary classical music. Works such as Music for 18 Musicians, Different Trains, and Piano Phase have earned him international acclaim, a Pulitzer Prize, and recognition as one of the greatest living American composers. Reich’s use of repetition, phasing, and gradual process has influenced not only classical music but also jazz, rock, and electronic genres. Owning this signed sheet music for Piano Phase is more than a collectible—it’s a piece of contemporary music history tied to one of the defining works of minimalism. For admirers of avant-garde composition, students of 20th-century music, and collectors of iconic scores, this artifact embodies the innovation, vision, and lasting influence of Steve Reich’s artistry.

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