Steve Reich at 90: Music for 18 Musicians
Powerful. Enchanting. Beauty and the beats.
Who’s on stage
Powerhouse ensemble and specialists in the music of legendary minimalist composer Steve Reich, the Colin Currie Group.
What they’re playing
What better way to celebrate Steve’s 90th birthday than with three of his defining works? Music for Pieces of Wood, Quartet, and Music for 18 Musicians create a journey that’s raw, precise and deeply human.
Happy birthday, Steve…
Need to know
Discounts: save if you’re under 17, aged 18 – 30, a classical first timer, or a group of 10 or more people. Check the details.
Multibuy: book two concerts and save 15%, book three or more and save 20%, across the Steve Reich at 90 weekend.
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Age: under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
What you'll hear
Steve Reich Music for Pieces of Wood
Steve Reich Quartet
Steve Reich Music for 18 Musicians
Who's playing it
Colin Currie Group
What's happening in the music
Step into Steve Reich’s sound world, a place where rhythm moves, pulses and transforms before your ears. From the stripped-back energy of Music for Pieces of Wood to the shimmering textures of Quartet and the epic sweep of Music for 18 Musicians, this is music that connects head, heart and body. It’s joyful, hypnotic, and alive with movement.
Take a listen
Just after premiering Music for 18 Musicians at New York’s Town Hall, Steve Reich and his ensemble headed off on a European tour. Check out this live recording made for French radio on that tour in 1976.
