Asko|Schönberg

Music and philosophy clash and converge in Louis Andriessen’s monumental De Materie. Asko|Schönberg, the leading ensemble for boundary-pushing music, brings this iconic work to life with gripping intensity. In De Materie, blocks of sound collide, rhythms drive forward, and abstract ideas take on physical form. A radical and visionary piece where minimalism, baroque, and jazz come together in a musical exploration of the relationship between mind and matter. Asko|Schönberg is the leading ensemble for new music in the Netherlands. Known for innovative programming, they present contemporary music in many forms—from chamber concerts to large-scale music theatre—and collaborate closely with composers, creators, and audiences. Bas Wiegers is a Dutch conductor with an international career spanning contemporary and classical repertoire. Known for his energetic and refined approach, he collaborates with leading orchestras and ensembles across Europe. His background as a violinist shapes his interpretative depth and musical communication.