Under Michael Tilson Thomas' baton, the melodic patterns are pleasing, while the woodwinds and strings maintain the same bright, sharp momentum as the ensemble.
- John Young, AllMusic Review
Track listing:
The Four Sections 26:00
1. I. Strings 11:25
2. II. Percussion 2:29
3. III. Winds And Brass 5:55
4. IV. Full Orchestra 6:11
5. Music For Mallet Instruments, Voices And Organ 16:47
Glockenspiel – Garry Kvistad, Thad Wheeler
Marimba – Bob Becker, Russell Hartenberger*, Steve Reich, Tim Ferchen*
Organ [Electric] – Nurit Tillis*
Performer – Steve Reich And Musicians
Vibraphone – James Preiss
Voice – Pamela Wood Ambush
Voice [Long Tones] – Rebecca Armstrong
Voice [Melodic Patterns] – Jay Clayton
