
YMP - Colin Currie Group plays Steve Reich
YMP - Colin Currie Group plays Steve Reich
The experts in Steve Reich’s minimalist music celebrate more than half a century of his work.
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Pioneer of minimalism, Steve Reich is a living legend in contemporary classical music. Colin Currie – ‘the world’s finest and most daring percussionist’ (Spectator) formed his hand-picked ensemble expressly to explore Reich’s music. Currie returns to the Festival after his thrilling 2025 concert with the King’s Singers, to celebrate more than half of a century of Reich’s work.
The diverse programme ranges from the iconic Clapping Music (1972), based on traditional West African rhythmic patterns, to the larger-scale Radio Rewrite (2012), inspired by two songs by Radiohead. Other treats include the vibrant Quartet (2014), written for the Colin Currie Group, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Double Sextet (2007).
The ensemble’s performances have been described as ‘technically impeccable and musically overwhelming’ (The Guardian) and ‘the musical equivalent of a high-wire act’ (The Telegraph). It‘s no wonder that Reich has chosen them to perform the world premiere of Festival co-commission In All Your Ways.
What to expect at Usher Hall 🎻
Usher Hall is home to our series of world-class orchestras, soloists and operas in concert.
Sit back in the beautiful auditorium, turn off your phone and let the sounds of the symphony wash over you.
"...under Currie’s urgent, compelling direction, they were compendia of magical textures and colours, constantly shifting in nimble rhythms and effortless propulsion."
Programme
Full programme
Steve Reich
Clapping Music
Two Pianos (World Premiere)
Radio Rewrite
Double Sextet
Quartet
In All Your Ways (World Premiere)
Performers
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- Colin CurrieDirector/Percussion
- PercussionOwen Gunnell
Adrian Spillett
George Barton
Catherine Ring - FlutesRowland Sutherland
Helen Whitaker - ClarinetsEmma Burgess
Michelle Hromin - ViolinsJonathan Morton
Clio Gould - ViolaNick Bootiman
- CelloRobin Michael
Clare O'Connell - PianoPhilip Moore
Siwan Rhys - Electric Bass GuitarPete Wilson