What's On

Programme

Dai Fujikura Chirping Bird
Mark Ford, Paul Rennick Renfro
Steve Reich Quartet for 2 vibraphones and 2 pianos
John Cage Living Room Music
John Luther Adams Earth and the Great Weather (movement 1 – Drums of Winter)

Performers

Kai Strobel percussion
Students from the RNCM

About

Part of RNCM Day of Percussion.

Kai Strobel is one of the most exciting and influential percussionists of his generation, and his artistry has earned him top honours at the TROMP Percussion Competition and the prestigious ARD Music Competition. As the RNCM’s International Visiting Professor of Percussion, Strobel performs side-by-side in this showcase with RNCM’s rising percussion talent.

A highlight of this performance includes Steve Reich’s Quartet for 2 vibraphones and 2 pianos. Born out of a game of musical one-upmanship with fellow composer Nico Muhly, the piece is a departure from the composer’s earlier music. Reich takes inspiration for this piece from a string quartet and uses the slow movement in particular to explore harmonies not usually found in his music. Reich frequently jumps between keys and breaks continuity, while maintaining his signature sense of pulse and rhythmic groove.

Kai Strobel has performed with leading orchestras across Europe and beyond, including the Bavarian State Symphony and the St Petersburg State Capella. Committed to education, Strobel holds a Professorship at the Conservatorio Della Svizzera Italiana and, along with his brother, co-founded Boum-Percussion Academy.

Tickets

Admission with Day Ticket. Other ticket holders will need to book separately.

Full Price £13
Student/Under 26 £8

This event will end at approximately 7pm