LONDON SINFONIETTA AND SYNERGY VOCALS

One of the world’s most influential contemporary music ensembles, the London Sinfonietta, perform Reich’s seminal Music for 18 Musicians. They are known for the virtuosity of their performances and for placing new music at the heart of contemporary culture. Always pushing boundaries, they regularly undertake projects with choreographers, video and film artists, and musicians across the genres.

Synergy Vocals join the London Sinfonietta for the iconic blend of voices and instruments, filled with recurring phrases and gently shimmering harmonies and regularly shifting patter.

"Music for 18 Musicians has become an important part of the London Sinfonietta's repertoire - not least because we performed it in London with Steve Reich as part of the ensemble. We have a great relationship with his music, and we are looking forward to a new work he is creating for us in 2013 - a new Counterpoint for the whole group. The change to perform Music for 18 Musicians again is fantastic, and to be part of the celebration in Cork is an honour."