Colin Currie Quartet (All Ages Concert)

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Steve Reich Drumming, Part 1
Steve Reich Mallet Quartet
Anna Meredith (arr. George Barton) Bumps Per Minute: Studies for Dodgems

'A sonic display of startling magnificence' The Observer

As we approach Steve Reich's 90th birthday celebrations, the Two Moors Festival presents the Colin Currie Quartet, famed worldwide for their performances of Reich's music, hailed by the composer himself as 'the best I've ever heard'. Alongside iconic works by Reich, the quartet present Anna Meredith's Bumps per Minute, a full throttle reinvention of traditional fairground dodgems from the Mercury Award shortlisted composer. No doubt that this will be a fun-filled wild ride. Bring the whole family for what promises to be an inspiring and exciting concert in the creative and relaxed Ashburton Arts Centre.


Watch Colin Currie Quartet perform Steve Reich's Drumming, Part 1
https://youtu.be/KmlbuRGubrI


Colin Currie Quartet
The Colin Currie Quartet presents bold and exciting music for percussion quartet, performed with dazzling virtuosity and connection. Comprising Colin Currie, Owen Gunnell, Adrian Spillett and Sam Walton, the Colin Currie Quartet perform works by Steve Reich, Julia Wolfe, Kevin Volans, Dave Maric and Andy Akiho alongside new works by up-and-coming composers such as Anna Meredith, Freya Waley-Cohen, Ben Nobuto and Aileen Sweeney.