Steve Reich Counterpoints

Steve Reich Counterpoints

at St Mary's Church, Bathwick

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Adam Walker flute
Yann Ghiro clarinet
Sean Shibe guitar

Reich: Vermont Counterpoint
Reich: New York Counterpoint
Reich: Electric Counterpoint

With works by JS Bach and Arvo Pärt

Steve Reich wrote amazing solo works for Guitar (Electric Counterpoint), Clarinet (New York Counterpoint) and Flute (Vermont Counterpoint). Sean has invited two friends to join him for three of these miniature minimalist masterpieces and other works involving flute, clarinet and guitar

‘Shibe’s music-making is masterful, beautiful and convincing in every way.’ – The Times

Steve Reich

Reich is known as one of the pioneers of minimalism, although he sometimes deviates from a purely minimalist style. Ideas Reich have developed include using tape loops to create phasing patterns (such as in his first works, It's Gonna Rain, Come Out, Drumming); and using processes to create and explore musical concepts (Pendulum Music, Four Organs). These compositions, marked by their use of repetitive figures and phasing effects, have been a major influence in contemporary American music as well as contemporary music as a whole; The Guardian has described Reich as one of the few composers to have "altered the direction of musical history".

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St Mary's Church, Bathwick

Darlington Street
Bathwick
Bath
BA2 4EB

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St Mary's Church, Bathwick

Darlington Street
Bathwick
Bath
BA2 4EB

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on Sat 24 May 2025