A post-minimalist jukebox celebrating the legacy of Louis Andriessen, whose propulsive, genre-crossing music profoundly transformed the global music scene and influenced generations of composers. Enjoy the bright, pop-driven sound of Michael Torke, the subtle dramatic turbulence of Andriessen’s Dances, the quirky individuality of Martijn Padding and Steve Martland’s swaggering muscularity.

Underground Series: Danceworks

State Theatre Centre of WA

Louis Andriessen was a maverick, provocateur, and the uncompromising godfather of European minimalism. In the 1970s and '80s, he shattered the boundaries between classical, jazz, and rock with a fiercely political edge and a defiantly amplified sound. Rejecting the lush traditions of the past, he championed stripped-back textures, pounding rhythms, and an ensemble of brass, electric guitars, and saxophones, more garage band than orchestra. Andriessen didn’t just compose; he confronted.

Martijn Padding

Events

Past events

26 - 27 Jun, 2025

Underground Series: Danceworks · Perth Cultural Centre

26 - 27 Jun, 2025

Danceworks · West Australian Symphony Orchestra

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