Through some arcane mechanism of compensation, perhaps, Minimalist composers have tended to fasten on projects of epic dimension.

The Japanese Minimalist electronic composer Ryoji Ikeda makes stainless-steel music.

They must know, however, that Minimalist composers have been practicing such reductionism for years and that the infatuation of composers with mathematical music is centuries old.

"It shows that P. D. Q. was the first Minimalist composer," said Professor Schickele.

Although he is a post-1960's choreographer interested in Minimalist composers, he understands the company's training and repertory.

He is known for his recordings of works by such Minimalist composers as John Adams and Steve Reich.

Critics of the modern Minimalist composer will probably snort, "Nothing!"

But her music could teach any Minimalist composer about making a lot out of a little.

Time was when Minimalist composers worked in obscurity in downtown Manhattan lofts and had their works recorded infrequently.

Most Minimalist composers have an interest in Oriental religion and art.