Karlheinz Stockhausen
Composer of avant-garde music and opera
Born
August 22nd, 1928
97 years ago
Died
December 5th, 2007
17 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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Born in Germany, a composer and academic became a prominent figure in 20th-century music. Pioneered electronic music, and developed innovative compositions that transformed traditional forms. Influenced the development of music and performance art, integrating technology with sound. Created significant works such as 'Gesang der Jünglinge' and the opera 'Licht', exploring new structures and compositional techniques. Engaged with various artistic disciplines, fostering collaborations with artists and musicians across genres.
Pioneered electronic music with 'Gesang der Jünglinge'
Composed the opera cycle 'Licht'
Developed spatial music concepts in compositions
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