Colin Currie Group plays Steve Reich ~ Edinburgh

The experts in Steve Reich’s minimalist music celebrate more than half a century of his work

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.

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Jul 15

15 July 2026 – 5 September 2026

Grimeborn Opera Festival 2026 ~ Dalston, London

15 July 2026 – 5 September 2026

Powerful new operas exploring the climate crisis, social injustice and women’s perspectives, sit alongside reimagined classics.

15 July 2026 – 5 September 2026

Jul 25

25 July 2026 – 12 September 2026

Tao of Glass ~ Charing Cross, London

25 July 2026 – 12 September 2026

An exploration of life, loss and a single question: where does true inspiration come from?

25 July 2026 – 12 September 2026

Jul 31

31 July 2026

From Bach to Dante’s Hell ~ Angel, London

31 July 2026

Continuing the festival’s literature inspired theme, for this evening we have a cello recital that includes Sollima’s Hell , inspired by Dante.

31 July 2026