Workers Union was composed by the Dutch composer Louis Andriessen in 1975, and it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. NMH is marking this milestone by selecting it as the first ensemble project for all new bachelor students.
The piece was written for "any loud-sounding group of instruments," making it an excellent choice for approximately 70 young bachelor students from various musical genres and practices who were coming together to perform for the first time. Workers Union features a series of repetitive rhythms that allow great individual freedom in the choice of tones and instrumentation. However, as the title suggests, unity, collaboration, and strength are central themes that bind the piece together.
The ensemble project will be directed by John Vinge and Kjell Tore Innervik.