Octet/Music for a Large Ensemble/Violin Phase

The album consists of commissioned works by Steve Reich. Music for a Large Ensemble was commissioned by the Holland Festival, Violin Phase was an earlier work that dealt with repetition.

Octet/Music for a Large Ensemble/Violin Phase
Studio album by Steve Reich
Released	1980
Recorded	February and March 1980
Genre	20th-century classical
Label	ECM
Producer	Manfred Eicher

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Christgau's Record Guide	B+[2]
Pitchfork	8.5/10[3]
Sputnikmusic	[4]

Tracks

1. "Music for a Large Ensemble"
2. "Violin Phase"
3. "Octet"