Steve Reich at 90: Music for 18 Musicians - The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
From concert hall to club culture - Steve Reich’s music pulses through it all.
In October 2026, he’ll be turning 90, so we’re throwing a festival in his honour. Our beautiful building on the banks of the River Tyne comes alive with the music of a pioneer who reshaped sound for six decades.
The Saturday night features Reich's music at its most hypnotic, performed by the world's leading players of his work.
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Powerful. Enchanting. Beauty and the beats.
Who’s on stage:
Powerhouse ensemble and specialists in the music of legendary minimalist composer Steve Reich, the Colin Currie Group.
What they’re playing:
What better way to celebrate Steve’s 90th birthday than with three of his defining works? *Music for Pieces of Wood*, *Quartet*, and *Music for 18 Musicians* create a journey that’s raw, precise and deeply human.
Happy birthday, Steve...
Presented by The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult
In October 2026, he’ll be turning 90, so we’re throwing a festival in his honour. Our beautiful building on the banks of the River Tyne comes alive with the music of a pioneer who reshaped sound for six decades.
The Saturday night features Reich's music at its most hypnotic, performed by the world's leading players of his work.
\
Powerful. Enchanting. Beauty and the beats.
Who’s on stage:
Powerhouse ensemble and specialists in the music of legendary minimalist composer Steve Reich, the Colin Currie Group.
What they’re playing:
What better way to celebrate Steve’s 90th birthday than with three of his defining works? *Music for Pieces of Wood*, *Quartet*, and *Music for 18 Musicians* create a journey that’s raw, precise and deeply human.
Happy birthday, Steve...
Presented by The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult
Event Dates
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3rd October 2026, 7:30pm |
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