Andriessen, Louis (1939- )

Dutch composer. His earlier work was influenced by John Cage, Charles Ives, and Igor Stravinsky; he later preferred the simplicities of minimalism.

He studied with his father, Hendrik Andriessen, and with Luciano Berio in Milan, Italy.

Works Orchestral Anachronie, in memory of Ives, for orchestra (1966); Velocity for orchestra (1983).

Theatre pieces Reconstructie (anti-imperialist theatre piece, 1969), Orpheus (1977), George Sand (1980), De Materie (1985-88).

Vocal Dances for soprano and chamber orchestra (1991).

Other What it's Like for electronics and 52 strings (1970); Uproar for 16 wind, six percussion, and electronics (1970); The Nine Symphonies of Beethoven for ensemble and ice-cream bell (1970); Il Principe, after Machiavelli (1974); Matthew Passion (1977); Facing Death for four amplified strings (1991); M is for Man, Music, Mozart (TV show for the bicentenary); Rosa (‘a horse drama’, with Peter Greenaway, 1994).