On December 19th and 20th, Colin Currie will be performing in the 4. Sinfoniekonzert at the Lübecker Musik-und Kongresshallen, along with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Lübeck. Conducted by James MacMillan, one of the most prolific composers of our time, the concert will begin with Ottorino Respighi's colorful Trittico Botticelliano
Triple Anniversary for Steve Reich, Colin Currie Group and Drumming
December the 3rd 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the World Premiere of ‘Drumming’ by Steve Reich - in the composer’s 85th year and marking 15 whole years of my ensemble, Colin Currie Group, which was founded initially in order to perform that exact work.
In 2006 Steve turned 70 and the BBC approached me about an event to mark that occasion, as is well documented. The journey since then has been extraordinary, the most recent chapter featuring the world premiere of ‘Traveler’s Prayer’ in a four city European tour and another chance to celebrate his vast, rich and diverse musical output live in concert.
Manchester Performance
Debut at the Hradec Králové Philharmonic Hall
On November 16th, Colin Currie makes his debut at the Hradec Králové Philharmonic Hall in the Czech Republic. Alongside the Hradec Králové Philharmonic, Colin will be performing under the baton of German conductor, Andreas Sebastian Weiser. The program includes works by American composers Steve Reich, Andy Akiho, and Andrew Norman.
French Premiere of Traveler’s Prayer
On November 6th, the Colin Currie Group ends their European tour with a performance at the Philharmonie de Paris. Along with their long-standing collaborators Synergy Vocals, the group will be performing a program of Steve Reich's music, including Traveler’s Prayer, Tehillim and Music for 18 Musicians. The performance will take place in the Grande Salle Pierre Boulez, and marks the French premiere of Traveler’s Prayer, a piece written for the Colin Currie Group and Synergy Vocals.
“Steve Reich ‘Traveler’s Prayer’ Comes to Life in Amsterdam”
Happy 85th Birthday, Steve Reich!
Traveler’s Prayer
This October, the Colin Currie Group and long-standing collaborators Synergy Vocals embark on one of their most exciting projects to date: a European tour for the world premiere of the new Steve Reich piece Traveler’s Prayer. Composed with the group in mind, this 15 minute work sets part of the book of Psalms to music. Harmonically rich and complex, it is set to become one of the masterworks of Reich's oeuvre.