Karlheinz Stockhausen
Musician · Germany · 1928–2007
Karlheinz Stockhausen was a German composer known for his groundbreaking contributions to electronic music.
Stockhausen was awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his contributions to music.
Throughout his career, Stockhausen received numerous awards, including the Grand Prix du Disque in France.
Biography
Early Life
Karlheinz Stockhausen was born on August 22, 1928, in Germany. He grew up to become one of the most influential and controversial composers of the 20th and early 21st centuries. His early exposure to music and the arts shaped his innovative approach to composition, leading him to explore various genres, including opera, electronic music, and serialism.
Career
Stockhausen's career spanned several decades, during which he made significant contributions to the field of music. He is often referred to as the "father of electronic music" due to his pioneering work in the genre. His compositions, such as "Mikrophonie I" and "Gruppen," showcased his unique ability to blend traditional musical elements with avant-garde techniques. He was known for introducing controlled chance into serial composition and for his innovative use of spatialization in music. Throughout his career, Stockhausen released numerous albums, including "Kontakte," "Hymnen," and "Stimmung," which further solidified his reputation as a visionary composer.
Legacy
Stockhausen's influence on contemporary music is profound, with many composers citing him as a major inspiration. His early electronic studies significantly impacted the development of electronic music in the 1950s and 1960s. He received numerous accolades for his work, including the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize. Stockhausen passed away on December 5, 2007, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire musicians and composers around the world.
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Discography
Contemporary Piano Music1986
- 1.Klavierstück IX8:26
- 2.Son et lumière7:26
- 3.Piano Piece no. 7, op. 30b/19:32
- 4.Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: V.1:55
- 5.Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: XIII.3:28
- 6.Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: XI.2:25
- 7.Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: XIV-XV. 'Gemini'4:30
- 8.Mists12:12
Unsichtbare Chöre - Choeurs invisibles1986
- 1.Unsichtbare Chöre (aus Donnerstag aus Licht)47:54
Braxton & Stockhausen1984
- 1.Composition No. 107: Section A4:40
- 2.Composition No. 107: Section B5:00
- 3.Composition No. 107: Section C9:05
- 4.Composition No. 107: Section D7:25
- 5.Composition No. 107: Section E5:05
- 6.Composition No. 107: Section A (Take 2)4:20
- 7.Klavierstück VI (1954/55)28:30
- 8.Klavierstück VII (1954)8:15
- 9.Klavierstück VIII (1954)2:15
Harlekin1978
- 1.Harlekin27:29
- 2.Harlekin (fortsetzung)16:14
- 3.Der kleine Harlekin8:42
Ceylon / Bird of Passage1976
- 1.Ceylon25:16
- 2.Bird of Passage22:26
Ensemble1972
- 1.Ensemble30:25
- 2.Ensemble31:30
Illimité1970
- 1.Illimité22:15
- 2.Illimité19:50
Stimmung1970
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Stockhausen: Klavierstücke IX & XI / Berio: Cinque Variazioni / Berio: Sequenza IV1970
- 1.Klavierstück IX
- 2.Klavierstück XI
- 3.Cinque Variazioni
- 4.Sequenza IV
Opus 19701970
- 1.Stockhausen - Beethoven - Op. 1970
- 2.Stockhausen - Beethoven - Op. 1970 (Fortsetzung)
Kurzwellen1970
- 1.Kurzwellen (Aufnahme durch Radio Bremen, Fassung vom 4. Mai 1968)
- 2.Kurzwellen (Aufnahme durch Radio Bremen, Fassung vom 4. Mai 1968) (Fortsetzung)
- 3.Kurzwellen (Aufnahme durch WDR Köln, Fassung vom 8./9. April 1969)
- 4.Kurzwellen (Aufnahme durch WDR Köln, Fassung vom 8./9. April 1969) (Fortsetzung)
Aus den sieben Tagen1970
- 1.Aus den sieben Tagen: Fais voile vers le soleil21:15
- 2.Aus den sieben Tagen: Liaison24:05
Hymnen1969
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Telemusik / Mixtur1969
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Gruppen / Carré1968
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Prozession1968
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Momente (1965 Version)1967
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The New Music1967
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Gesang der Jünglinge / Kontakte1962
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Karlheinz Stockhausen: Zyklus – Refrain / Mauricio Kagel: Transición II1961
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Kontakte1960
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Mikrophonie I - Mikrophonie II1967
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Klavierstücke I-XI
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Luzifer's Zorn / Die 7 Lieder Der Tage / Der Kinderfänger
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Tierkreis – Die 7 Lieder Der Tage – Vision
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Label
- Record label
- Deutsche Grammophon
Achievements
- Award
- Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Award
- Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia
- Award
- Bach Prize of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
- Award
- Ernst von Siemens Music Prize
- Award
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Karl Heinz Stockhausen
Karlheinz Stockhausen was a German composer, widely acknowledged by critics as one of the most important but also controversial composers of the 20th and early 21st centuries. He is known for his groundbreaking work in electronic music, having been called the "father of electronic music", for introducing controlled chance into serial composition, and for musical spatialization.
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