Steve Reich: After Dark

Driving rhythms lead you into the multi-layered universe of Steve Reich, the pioneer of US minimalism, from a seated concert into an after-dark classical-infused club night. Catch the Carducci, Ligeti and Solem Quartets in a rare fully live performance of Reich’s energetic Triple Quartet, as they come together to celebrate the 90th birthday of Reich. The result is music of striking immediacy, where Reich’s distinctive processes of repetition and variation are harnessed to convey powerful meaning. Reich’s Triple Quartet brings all three ensembles together in a rare chance to experience the work performed entirely live. More often heard with pre-recorded parts, the piece layers intricate musical patterns into dense, driving textures, creating a sound world of tightly controlled energy. The concert transitions into a Reich-infused club night, featuring his most well-known works.