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LSO Percussion Ensemble

Steve Reich at 90

,LSO St Luke's
Four percussionist playing on their differently sized marimbas.

The master of minimalism at 90: the LSO Percussion Ensemble celebrates Steve Reich with a concert featuring three of his works for percussion ensemble. 

There are few composers who deserve the moniker ‘living legend’ – Steve Reich is one of them. The great US minimalist turns 90 in October this year, celebrated here by the LSO’s Percussion Ensemble with three of his works.  

Music for Pieces of Wood distils rhythm to its purest form, while Quartet and Sextet expand Reich’s signature pulse into vibrant, interlocking textures full of colour and drive. 

Reich’s music demands exceptional rhythmic precision, and the LSO Percussion Ensemble, made up of the Orchestra’s own players alongside distinguished collaborators, is perfectly placed to deliver it.

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The concert will finish at approximately 8.55pm, including 20 minutes interval (timing subject to change). 

Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra. 

Programme

  • Steve Reich   Music For Pieces of Wood
  • Steve Reich   Quartet
  • Steve Reich   Sextet

Performers

  • LSO Percussion Ensemble  

Ticket prices

Standard
£22 (£18 + £4 transaction fee)

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