Music for 18 Musicians

Fifty years after its premiere, Steve Reich's Music for 18 Musicians remains one of the defining works of contemporary music. Its thrumming, hypnotic sound world propelled minimalism into the mainstream and has influenced generations of artists, from David Bowie and Björk to Aphex Twin. Paraorchestra's new immersive touring production reimagines Reich's landmark work through the ensemble's distinctive approach to orchestral performance, inviting audiences to experience one of the twentieth century's most influential compositions in an entirely new way.

Creative Team
Steve Reich • Paraorchestra

Collaborators
Paraorchestra • Bristol Beacon • Southbank Centre • Sonica Glasgow • Royal Northern College of Music

Dates
7 August 2026 – Bristol Beacon, Bristol, UK
27 September 2026 – Southbank Centre, London, UK
3 October 2026 – Sonica Festival, Glasgow, UK
27 November 2026 – Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, UK