Music for 18 Musicians

Music for 18 Musicians was a revelation for orchestral music when it premiered fifty years ago: its thrumming, transcendental soundscape made Steve Reich a household name and propelled minimalism into the mainstream consciousness. Its influence has reverberated through generations and a myriad of different genres, inspiring artists from David Bowie to Aphex Twin to Björk.

Paraorchestra perform Music for 18 Musicians in our signature immersive style, inviting audiences to roam amongst the players as we transform the orchestra into a living sonic installation. 

With no barrier between audience and performer, you are invited to experience this iconic piece free from rules, expectation or pretence. Explore its sublime shifting phases as you move amongst pulsing marimbas, pianos, and vocals, or simply remain still and allow yourself to be enveloped.