What’s On: Reworked Radiohead tracks and classic minimalism from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Steve Reich + is an exciting live concert experience which will take you through an eclectic mix of musical styles – with minimalism and captivating rhythms at the heart of the programme.
Edinburgh-born international percussion soloist Colin Currie will direct an evening of propulsive rhythm and calming contemplation. The event also features DJ Dolphin Boy, alongside world-class musicians from the chamber and will be performed in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Immersive yourself in Steve Reich +
The concerts invite audiences to take a deep-dive into the minimalist genre, from the calming contemplation and propulsive rhythms of Steve Reich to the jazz-and-blues infused music of post-minimalist Louis Andriessen, plus works by Arvo Pärt and Julia Wolfe.
Reich’s luminous Pulse is one of the composer’s most reflective works, while Radio Re-write reworks two iconic songs by rock band Radiohead. Legendary Dutch composer Louis Andriessen wrote his concerto Tapdance especially for Currie in 2013, while Julia Wolfe tackles globalisation in her high-energy Fuel, and Arvo Pärt summons stillness in his meditative Fratres.
There will be two concerts, the first takes place on Thursday, November 9 at 7.30pm at The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh and the second at City Halls, Glasgow on Friday, November 10 at 7.30pm.
DJ in the house
Both will feature DJ Dolphin Boy, who will bring the front-of-house spaces to life with specially curated DJ sets that take inspiration from the music on stage.
DJ Dolphin Boy, aka Andy Levy, has been a producer and DJ for more than 20 years. He is best known for uniting elements of classical, traditional and electronic dance music, bringing a new spin to well-loved pieces.
Doors 6.30pm – come early and soak up the pre-concert atmosphere.
Book now
Under 18s go free and tickets for students aged 19-26 cost just £6. Standard tickets cost £15, £20 or £25.
Book tickets via www.sco.org.uk