Karlheinz Stockhausen
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The most influential, unique voice in the musical avant-garde, with a keen sensitivity to the acoustical realities and possibilities of sound.
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Composition Highlights
Title
Year
Avg. Duration
Genre
Gesang der Jünglinge, for electronics & taped boy's voice
1955
13:21
Electronic/Computer Music
Zyklus, for solo percussion
1959
11:44
Chamber Music
Kontakte, for piano, percussion & electronic sounds
1958
35:02
Chamber Music Avant-Garde Music
Kontra-Punkte, for 10 instruments
1952
13:19
Chamber Music
Kurzwellen, for 6 players
1968
49:56
Electronic/Computer Music
Helikopter String Quartet (from "Mittwoch" from "LICHT"), for 4 helicopters & string quartet
1992
38:04
Miscellaneous (Classical) Chamber Music
Mikrophonie I for tam-tam, microphones & 2 filters with potentiometers
1964
29:41
Electronic/Computer Music
Gruppen, for 3 orchestras
1955
23:01
Orchestral
Klavierstück XI, for piano
1956
12:24
Keyboard
Carré, for 4 choruses & 4 orchestras
1959
33:56
Choral Orchestral
In Freundschaft, for melody instrument
1977
14:53
Chamber Music
Donnerstag from "LICHT," opera in 3 acts, a greeting, and a farewell, for 15 musical interpreters
1978
03:34:21
Opera
Dienstag from "LICHT," opera
1977
02:31:50
Opera
Studie I, electronic music
1953
10:00
Electronic/Computer Music
Klavierstück IX, for piano
1954
11:18
Keyboard
Tierkreis, for 12 music boxes or ensemble
1974
25:32
Chamber Music
Samstag from "LICHT," opera
1981
03:16:59
Opera
Klavierstück V, for piano
1954
05:46
Keyboard
Klavierstück X, for piano
1954
28:05
Keyboard
Klavierstück IV, for piano
1952
03:19
Keyboard
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