Evan Ziporyn first listened to Louis Andriessen's music when it was played by his friends – composers: Julie Wolfe and Michael Gordon. From that time the will to perform pieces by the Dutch artists, was one of the main reasons behind founding the renowned Bang on a Can ensemble. In 2002 Ziporyn took part in recording of the album “Gigantic Dancing Human Machine: Bang On A Can Plays Louis Andriessen”. The ensemble performed his three pieces: “Hoketus”, “Workers Union” and “Hout”. In the last one Ziporyn played tenor saxophone – an instrument he learned to play only to be able to perform Andriessen’s music.

Photo by Standa Merhout