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London Symphony Orchestra/Half Six Fix – Steve Reich at 90

with Susanna Mälkki

Susanna Mälkki conducting the London Symphony Orchestra on the Barbican stage

Kick-start your evening with a 60-minute Half Six Fix concert exploring the music of Steve Reich. Introduced by the performers, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action.

Steve Reich – who celebrates his 90th birthday in 2026 – is a pioneer of minimalism, weaving together layers of music, slotting the phrases together like a complex puzzle. Reich compares his Three Movements’ gradually shifting harmony to the ‘changing light as clouds move slowly across the sky’. The second piece, Music for Ensemble and Orchestra, features over 20 soloists, accompanied by a pulse-like piano accompaniment.

Susanna Mälkki conducted the world premiere of Music for Ensemble & Orchestra in 2018. Providing expert insight into Reich’s work in her introduction, she leads the LSO in two of Reich’s meditative masterpieces.

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra. 

Ticket prices

Standard
From £19 (£15 + £4 transaction fee)

Hall

Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
​​​​​​​The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.