Monday 17 August, 21:00

Music for 18 Musicians — Steve Reich

Steve Reich’s landmark Music for 18 Musicians unfolds a shifting sonic landscape built from repeating motifs and cascading harmonies. Performed by Eklekto, Geneva’s contemporary percussion collective, together with Ensemble Contrechamps, the work balances meticulous rhythmic drive with luminous textures. The concert offers an immersive, hypnotic sound experience where pulse and harmony weave in constant transformation, highlighting both the piece’s minimal architecture and its emotional breadth.

Parc La Grange,
Quai Gustave-Ador, Geneva
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Photo Credit: ©Christophe Egea

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