Het Muziek

Fifty years ago, Andriessen wrote this still-striking piece that reshaped the face of contemporary music. Hoketus became a cornerstone of the Dutch musical movement known as the Haagse School (The Hague School) and an enduring source of inspiration far beyond the Netherlands. Many composers have drawn from Andriessen’s propulsive rhythms, minimalist precision, and raw sonic world.
For this anniversary celebration, Michael Gordon, co-founder of Bang on a Can and deeply influenced by Andriessen, has written a new companion piece. Not a tribute, but a contemporary continuation of Andriessen’s musical legacy.