Het Muziek: Hoketus 50

Event - Het Muziek: Hoketus 50

When:
Sat, 17. October 2026, 20:15 h
Event timezone:
Europe/Amsterdam
Category:
Live Music in Rotterdam
Het Muziek: Hoketus 50

Description

Het Muziek marks the 50th anniversary of Louis Andriessen’s Hoketus with a programme connecting one of Dutch contemporary music’s landmark works to a new composition by Michael Gordon.

When Hoketus premiered in the 1970s, its uncompromising rhythms and unusual double-ensemble formation helped define the sound of the Hague School. The work influenced composers well beyond the Netherlands and became an important part of Andriessen’s musical legacy.

For this anniversary programme, Michael Gordon, co-founder of Bang on a Can, has written a new companion piece that enters into dialogue with Hoketus. Rather than creating a conventional tribute, Gordon continues its confrontational energy through a contemporary musical response.

Details
Event: Het Muziek: Hoketus 50
Date: Saturday 17 October 2026
Start: 20:15
Location: Jurriaanse Zaal at de Doelen, Rotterdam
Genre: Contemporary classical and new music
Programme: Hoketus by Louis Andriessen and a new work by Michael Gordon

Venue - De Doelen

Location:
De Doelen
Street:
Schouwburgplein 50
Postcode:
3012 CL
City:
Rotterdam

Description

De Doelen is located in the heart of Rotterdam, easily accessible by public transport. The venue is a short walk from Rotterdam Central Station, making it convenient for both local residents and visitors arriving from outside the city. Nearby tram and metro stops also offer easy access to the venue, along with ample parking facilities in the surrounding area.

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