Wednesday, 25 November 2026 7.00-8.30 pm at Purcell School, Aldenham Road, Bushey, Herts, WD23 2TS
Purcell School proudly celebrates Steve Reich at 90.
The project will culminate in a mini-series of concerts and events presenting key works by Reich alongside a series of world premieres by Purcell students & staff responding to his output. At the centre of the main evening concert on the 25th November in the CP Hall will be Reich's Radio Rewrite - his reimagining of music by Radiohead - alongside Radiohead songs and Reich's Quartet. Purcell Rewrite will form a collection of short student miniatures created especially for the project, creating a broad, interdisciplinary celebration of influence, reinterpretation, and new creative work.
Doors open at 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm. The concert will finish at 8.30pm. There will be a short interval and there will be refreshments including Wine, beer, soft refreshmenmts, hot and cold beverages, Biscuits and snacks will be available after the ptogramme.
Saturday, 12 December 2026 7.30pm at Rickmansworth School
Expect original compositions, imaginative reworkings of familiar music, groove-led improvisation and moments of quiet reflection. Intimate, adventurous and full of warmth, this is music created through genuine connection—and shaped in the moment.
Where: The Great Hall, Rickmansworth School, Scots Hill, Croxley Green, WD3 3AQ
When: Saturday 12 December, 7.30pm
Format: Two sets with an interval *Tea, coffee and cake available *Free admission for under-25s *Ample Parking; Marked bays only *All are welcome...