Celebrate the 90th birthday of Steve Reich, one of the most influential composers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, in a programme spanning three landmark works. Different Trains, Eight Lines and Triple Quartet bring together Mivos Quartet, T’ang Quartet, Vértice Quartet and YST musicians, exploring Reich’s distinctive rhythmic language, layered textures and groundbreaking approach to ensemble writing.
Presented as part of Performers(‘) Present 2026: Interweaving.
PROGRAMME
STEVE REICH
Different Trains
MIVOS QUARTET*
Eight Lines
LIEN BOON HUA, conductor
ERIC LAMB and SIMEON YAP, flute
STEPHANIE TAN and HAYDEN BUTT, clarinet
JONATHAN SHIN and ABIGAIL SIN, pianos
MIVOS QUARTET
VÉRTICE QUARTET
Triple Quartet
LIEN BOON HUA, conductor
MIVOS QUARTET
T’ANG QUARTET
VÉRTICE QUARTET
*MIVOS QUARTET:
OLIVIA DE PRATO and WILLIAM OVERCASH, violins
VICTOR LOWRIE TAFOYA, viola
NATHAN WATTS, cello
^VÉRTICE QUARTET:
FOONG SHU YAN ASHLEY and SIEW XUAN YING, violins
GOH KAI’EN SKYLER, viola
LEV ALIEIEV, cello
TICKETING INFORMATION
Tickets available via yst.eventbrite.com; Further details announced when ticket sales open.
Patrons without valid tickets will not be allowed entry. Out of respect for all patrons, late admission will only be allowed at suitable intervals. No children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations will be accepted for inability to attend, change of plans, or failure to show up on the day of the event/session.
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ACCESSIBILITY
YST offers step-free access from the street to all venues within the building. Accessible seating arrangements can be made for patrons with access needs. If you require more information about our facilities or wish to book accessible seats, please contact muscomms@nus.edu.sg