Steve Reich At 90: Mallet Quartet – The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

About this event

Captivating. Complex. Drums under the skin. Who’s on stage The Colin Currie Quartet takes to the Concourse Stage for a performance that’s free for all to enjoy. What they’re playing Two pieces of music you don’t just hear, you feel. Steve Reich’s Mallet Quartet and Aileen Sweeney’s Starburst. Need to know Free performance: head along to the Concourse Stage and enjoy for free. Running time: 30 minutes. What’s happening in the music? Minimalist pioneer Steve Reich knew how to make percussion sing. Four players lock into patterns of rhythm and repetition, building a sound that’s shimmering, physical, and impossible to resist. It’s a workout for the ears, the eyes, and the imagination. In Mallet Quartet, the instruments dance together in waves of rhythm and colour, gradually shifting and reshaping. It’s music that grips you, lifts you, and leaves you buzzing. Take a listen Check out Colin Currie Quartet performing Reich’s Mallet Quartet.

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  Steve Reich
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  Aileen Sweeney