Steve Reich - The Sextets (Colin Currie Group)

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Composer: Steve Reich

• Sextet
• Double Sextet
• Six Marimbas
• Dance Patterns

Colin Currie Group

Date: 2026

Label: Colin Currie Records

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This landmark album celebrates the 90th birthday of Steve Reich alongside the 20th anniversary of the Colin Currie Group, bringing together three of Reich’s most iconic chamber works. Unified by the symmetry of sextet instrumentation, the program highlights his signature rhythmic vitality, harmonic clarity, and expressive depth. Featuring Sextet, Double Sextet, and Six Marimbas, alongside a fresh interpretation of Dance Patterns, the recording offers a compelling journey through Reich’s sound world. Captured with precision and insight, it stands as both a tribute to the composer’s enduring influence and a testament to the ensemble’s deep artistic connection to his music.

The Colin Currie Group is a leading virtuoso ensemble dedicated to the music of Steve Reich, whose works they have performed to critical acclaim, earning praise from the composer himself. Founded in 2006 by percussionist Colin Currie for a BBC Proms performance of Drumming, the group has since toured internationally and expanded its repertoire to include major works such as Music for 18 Musicians and Tehillim. They have premiered and championed new compositions including Traveler’s Prayer and Quartet, often collaborating directly with the composer. Performing at major international venues and festivals, the ensemble has built a distinguished recording catalogue, with previous releases such as Music for 18 Musicians, reinforcing their reputation as authoritative interpreters of Reich’s music.