Steve Reich Turns 90: Vilnius to Host Special Concert of His Music
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- Steve Reich will turn 90 in October, with commemorative programs planned worldwide during the 2026-2027 season.
- Lithuania will mark the anniversary with a concert at the National Philharmonic in Vilnius on October 27, featuring prominent Baltic percussionists and pianists.
Vilnius will join an international celebration of Steve Reich’s 90th birthday with a concert devoted to some of the minimalist composer’s best-known works.
The performance will take place at the National Philharmonic on October 27. It will bring together leading percussionists from Lithuania and Latvia, including Guntars Freibergs, Edgars Zaurs, Pavel Giunter and Sigitas Gailius. Pianists Paulius Andersson and Rihards Plešanovs will also perform.
Reich, described as one of the most important composers of the era and an icon of minimalism, turns 90 in October. Special programs and festivals honoring him are planned across Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and Asia during the 2026-2027 season.
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