Philharmonia: Santtu conducts Beethoven and Reich
About this event
ADAMS Short Ride in a Fast Machine BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 REICH The Desert Music Few composers have had such an impact on the course of musical history as the three brought together in this evening's concert: Ludwig van Beethoven in the opening years of the 19th century, John Adams and Steve Reich in our own time. Adams's exhilarating Short Ride in a Fast Machine evokes a white-knuckle ride he took with a friend in a "very fancy Italian sports car". A relentless beat on the woodblock launches the orchestra into a full-throttle four-minute fanfare. The Desert Music is the biggest orchestral piece by master of minimalism Steve Reich. Reich sets texts by William Carlos Williams, and uses the poet’s name as the inspiration for a giant palindromic structure built from his characteristic interlocking, constantly shifting rhythmic patterns. There’s nothing minimalist about the forces Reich musters: glockenspiels, xylophones, marimbas, pianos, a profusion of untuned percussion and a chorus join the orchestra to weave a mesmerising web of sound. Between these two masterpieces of the 1980s comes Beethoven’s first foray into the world of the symphony - a world he enriched beyond measure. Ba
Event details
- Date
- Wednesday, 10 February 2027
- Start time
- 19:00
Getting there & venue info
De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester LE1 7RU.
Parking: For weekend and evening shows, pre-book venue parking via demontforthall.co.uk or 0116 233 3111 The nearest public car park is at Victoria Park, just off Granville Road
Accessibility: De Montfort Hall has dedicated areas for customers with specific access needs and/or wheelchair users. E-mail: dmh-office@leicester.gov.uk to book. Facilities: accessible toilets, changing places facility, lift, assistance dogs allowed, hearing loop. Parking: pre-book blue badge parking within the grounds with box office direct.
Venue rules: All tickets sold, whether direct with the venue or via an agent, are subject to De Montfort Hall’s terms and conditions. These are available at demontforthall.co.uk
Box office: Monday to Saturday: 10am - 6pm (open till 8pm on performance nights in person only) Sundays: one hour prior to performance start time e-mail: dmh-office@leicester.gov.uk
Good to know
What time does Philharmonia: Santtu conducts Beethoven and Reich start?
Philharmonia: Santtu conducts Beethoven and Reich is on Wednesday, 10 February 2027 at De Montfort Hall, Leicester. The listed start time is 19:00 (UK time).
What are the set times for Philharmonia: Santtu conducts Beethoven and Reich?
Official set times for Philharmonia: Santtu conducts Beethoven and Reich haven't been published. The listed start is 19:00. Running orders are usually confirmed by the venue or artist closer to the date, so check their social channels.
Where is De Montfort Hall?
De Montfort Hall is at Granville Road, LE1 7RU, Leicester.
Can children attend Philharmonia: Santtu conducts Beethoven and Reich?
Age restrictions may vary from show to show so please check with the venue. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (over 18). No under 16s are permitted in the standing area.
Is there parking at De Montfort Hall?
For weekend and evening shows, pre-book venue parking via demontforthall.co.uk or 0116 233 3111 The nearest public car park is at Victoria Park, just off Granville Road
Is De Montfort Hall accessible?
De Montfort Hall has dedicated areas for customers with specific access needs and/or wheelchair users. E-mail: dmh-office@leicester.gov.uk to book. Facilities: accessible toilets, changing places facility, lift, assistance dogs allowed, hearing loop. Parking: pre-book blue badge parking within the grounds with box office direct.
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