‘Counterpoint - Kuniko plays Reich’ is a collection of works by Steve Reich arranged and performed by Kuniko, one of the most gifted and significant percussionists of her generation.

The arrangements, made in collaboration with Steve Reich and originally premiered on ‘Kuniko plays Reich’ and ‘Cantus’, are available on LP for the first time. The pressing is on 180 gram vinyl and is manufactured by the prestigious Pallas firm in Germany, which is highly regarded by vinyl lovers everywhere.

The LP showcases Kuniko’s new live solo marimba part that accompanies the pre-recorded tape of five marimbas in Six Marimbas Counterpoint.

Kuniko gave the world premiere performance of her arrangement of Reich’s New York Counterpoint in New York in 2012. She won praise from the composer himself, who stated: ‘Kuniko Kato is a first rate percussionist.’

Kuniko’s arrangement of Vermont Counterpoint, originally for flute, piccolo and alto flute, was inspired after Reich himself suggested it.

Kuniko is a soloist who is recognised around the world for her astonishing virtuosity, exquisite musical insight and expressive yet elegant performance style.

Her debut album ‘Kuniko plays Reich’ was acclaimed by the media, becoming Linn’s bestselling album of 2011, whilst ‘Cantus’ entered the Top 10 of the Official UK Specialist Classical Chart.

‘The versatile Japanese percussionist's highly inventive and colourful arrangements of Steve Reich's music produced one of the discs of the year.’ - Gramophone

‘The percussionist gave the world premiere performance of her marimba version of Reich's New York Counterpoint in New York last year. Her recording of the work elicits some of the most exciting playing on the disc.’ - IRR

‘Japanese virtuoso Kuniko finds new sonorities in Electric Counterpoint when transferring it to steel pans, marimba and vibraphone, and brings Vermont Counterpoint to dazzling, invigorating life on the vibraphone.’ - The Observer