Louis Andriessen is one of the foremost living composers in the world today. De Statt (The Republic) brought Andriessen to international attention in 1976, and it remains his best known work. This book is the first extended, single-author study of Andriessen in any language. Downloadable resources containing recording of the work is also included.

Dr Robert Adlington is a Lecturer in Music at the University of Nottingham, UK

Introduction; Music and politics: early works, protest and the Orkest De Volharding; Jazz, minimalism and Stravinsky; De Staat: the music; De Staat: some interpretations; An interview with Louis Andriessen; Appendices; Bibliography; CD information; Index.