Colin Currie Quartet at CrossCurrents
Colin Currie brings his percussion quartet to the CrossCurrents new music festival for an evening celebrating Steve Reich's 90th Birthday year.
- DateWednesday, 25 March 2026 (19:30 - 21:30) (UK)
- LocationElgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
Barber Evening Concert
Colin Currie brings his spellbinding percussion quartet to the CrossCurrents new music festival for an evening celebrating the 90th birthday year of iconic American composer, Steve Reich. From the rich tones of Nagoya Marimbas, the mesmerizing rhythmic phasing of Clapping Music, to the ethereal soundscape of Aileen Sweeney’s Starburst, this concert highlights world classic percussion playing and the exciting variety of sounds and textures on offer. A highlight is the mass community performance of Clapping Music following a public workshop the evening before.
- Steve Reich Clapping Music
- Steve Reich Nagoya Marimbas
- Aileen Sweeney Starburst
- Steve Reich Mallet Quartet
- Steve Reich Drumming Part 1
- Julia Wolfe Dark Full Ride for four drum sets
£20, £15 Barber Association, £10 Concession, £5 Students/U18/University Staff
Location
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Elgar Concert HallBramall Music BuildingUniversity of BirminghamEdgbastonBirminghamB15 2TT