Before techno had a name, Steve Reich was already building an acoustic machine of pulse, breath, and slowly shifting patterns. With Music for 18 Musicians, he created a work that is rigorously composed yet almost physically addictive.

Afterwards, ROLROLROL – the duo of Jameszoo and Niels Broos – takes that blueprint onto the dance floor. Drawing on jazz instincts, skewed electronics, and glowing grooves, they transform precision into euphoria.

Music for 18 Musicians

Eighteen musicians create a pulsing sound world that gradually draws you in: precise, rhythmic, and unexpectedly addictive. Step into the world of Steve Reich’s minimal music, performed by Het Muziek, HIIIT, and Storm in a Jar.

The 1976 premiere of Music for 18 Musicians marked Reich’s definitive breakthrough. From the very first minute, harmonies are set in motion—richer, fuller, and more direct than in his earlier work. The piece remains in a constant state of tension and transformation.

And 1976 did not stop there. That same year, Philip Glass redefined opera with Einstein on the Beach. On September 26th, you can experience this landmark work live.