Jerwood Hall
LSO Percussion Ensemble: Steve Reich 90
LSO St Luke's
Saturday 5 December 2026 • 7.30pm
Steve Reich
Music For Pieces of Wood (10 mins)
Quartet (16 mins)
Interval
Steve Reich
Sextet (28 mins)
LSO Percussion Ensemble
The concert will finish at approximately 8.55pm.
Tickets
£18 (£16 concessions, £6 under-18s)
+ £1.50 booking fee per transaction
The Concert
The master of minimalism at 90: the LSO Percussion Ensemble celebrates Steve Reich with a concert featuring three of his works for percussion ensemble.
The Music
There are few composers who deserve the moniker ‘living legend’ – Steve Reich is one of them. The great US minimalist turns 90 in October this year, celebrated here by the LSO’s Percussion Ensemble with three of his works.
Music for Pieces of Wood distils rhythm to its purest form, while Quartet and Sextet expand Reich’s signature pulse into vibrant, interlocking textures full of colour and drive.
The Performers
Reich’s music demands exceptional rhythmic precision, and the LSO Percussion Ensemble, made up of the Orchestra’s own players alongside distinguished collaborators, is perfectly placed to deliver it.
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Booking and Discounts
Box Office Information
Online at lso.co.uk or barbican.org.uk
By phone on +44 20 7870 2500 (Monday to Friday 12–5.30pm)
In person at the Barbican Centre in advance, or at LSO St Luke’s when doors open (no booking fee)
Members of the Barbican’s Access Scheme can book wheelchair places priced at the lowest price for that event and book a free companion seat. Join the Barbican Access Scheme.
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All discounts are subject to availability and may not be combined.
Contact the Box Office at least 24 hours before the performance (two weeks for group bookings) to exchange your tickets for another LSO concert or Barbican credit voucher, valid for twelve months. A per-ticket administration fee applies.
The LSO reserves the right to change artists or programmes if necessary. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, all bookers will receive a refund.
Offers and Savings
Available on selected events for full-time students and unwaged/unemployed people. See Tickets section above for price (if available).
£6 tickets, plus booking fee. Book online, by phone or in person.
Your Visit and Access
Getting to LSO St Luke's
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What to Expect
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Accessibility
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