40 Ars Ludi, Tribute to Steve Reich, at Auditorium Parco della Musica: Friday, November 20, 2026

«40 Ars Ludi», a concert dedicated to American composer Steve Reich on his 90th birthday, takes place on Friday, November 20, 2026 at Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone (Viale Pietro De Coubertin 30, Rome). It belongs to the 63rd Nuova Consonanza Festival, titled «Tempo».

Updated November 3, 2026.

The event

The subtitle chosen by the festival, «Double anniversary: 90 Steve Reich / 40 Ars Ludi», says that the evening celebrates two anniversaries together: the composer's ninetieth birthday and forty years of Ars Ludi. Reich is one of the reference figures of minimalist music, built on rhythmic figures that repeat and gradually shift out of phase.

The organizers have not published the program or the names of the performers, so it is not possible to say which Reich pieces will be played. They will be reported on the festival's website once released.

The 63rd Nuova Consonanza Festival runs from November 6 to December 20, 2026, between the Auditorium and Villa Aurelia: thirty events, with more than forty premieres, including concerts, music theater, performances, talks, and workshops.

Where it takes place: Auditorium Parco della Musica

Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone is at Viale Pietro De Coubertin 30, in Rome, and every year it hosts the season of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia along with numerous festivals.

Related pages: 63rd Nuova Consonanza Festival, Auditorium Parco della Musica.

Practical information

• Date: Friday, November 20, 2026.
• Venue: Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone, Viale Pietro De Coubertin 30, Rome.
• Festival: 63rd Nuova Consonanza Festival, November 6 to December 20, 2026.
• Program and performers: not published.
• Tickets: information on the Auditorium's website and on the Nuova Consonanza site; subscriptions to the whole festival range from 50 to 250 euros.
• Festival contacts: 06 3700323, info@nuovaconsonanza.it.
• Getting there: check the ATAC route planner.

Frequently asked questions about «40 Ars Ludi»

Who is the tribute for?

American composer Steve Reich, who is turning ninety.

What is Nuova Consonanza?

It is the organization that promotes the Nuova Consonanza Festival, now in its 63rd edition.

Are the performers known?

The organizers have not published them.

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