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Saturday 3 October 2026   |   6:30pm
Free event

Steve Reich at 90: Mallet Quartet

Steve Reich at 90: Mallet Quartet

Part of Steve Reich at 90

Captivating. Complex. Drums under the skin.

Who’s on stage

The Colin Currie Quartet takes to the Concourse Stage for a performance that’s free for all to enjoy.

What they’re playing

Two pieces of music you don’t just hear, you feel. Steve Reich’s Mallet Quartet and Aileen Sweeney’s Starburst.

Need to know

Free performance: head along to the Concourse Stage and enjoy for free.

Running time: 30 minutes.

 

What you'll hear

Steve Reich Mallet Quartet
Aileen Sweeney Starburst

Who's playing it

Colin Currie Quartet

What's happening in the music?

Minimalist pioneer Steve Reich knew how to make percussion sing. Four players lock into patterns of rhythm and repetition, building a sound that’s shimmering, physical, and impossible to resist. It’s a workout for the ears, the eyes, and the imagination.

In Mallet Quartet, the instruments dance together in waves of rhythm and colour, gradually shifting and reshaping. It’s music that grips you, lifts you, and leaves you buzzing.

Take a listen

Check out Colin Currie Quartet performing Reich’s Mallet Quartet.

Your Visit

Tickets

Saturday 3 October 2026