Louis Andriessen
Just as influenced by the blazing energy of Count Basie’s big band as Steve Reich’s minimalism, Dutch composer Louis Andriessen was a true trailblazer in the 20th century. We celebrate his 75th birthday by looking back at his illustrious career. Hosted by Seth Boustead Produced by Jesse McQuarters Louis Andriessen: Life, Part I- Wind Bang on a Can All-Stars CA 21074 5:02 Andriessen: De Staat (excerpt) Schoenberg Ensemble/Reinbert de Leeuw Nonesuch 79251 11:45 Andriessen: Materie, Part I Schoenberg Ensemble/de Leeuw Nonesuch 79367 6:19 Andriessen: Lucifer & The Garden of Earthly Delights fr. La Commedia (excerpts) Dutch Nat’l Opera, ASKO Ensemble/Reinbert de Leeuw Nonesuch 534877 7:25, 6:45 Andriessen: Worker’s Union (excerpt) Bang On a Can All-Stars Cantaloupe 21012 2:20