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Stockhausen

First transmitted in 2001, Charles Hazlewood talks to Karlheinz Stockhausen about his life and work. The German composer is shown in rehearsal and performing his work.

First transmitted in 2001, Charles Hazlewood talks to Karlheinz Stockhausen about his life and work. The German composer is shown in rehearsal and performing his work.Known for his ground-breaking work in electronic music the 鈥楶apa of Techno鈥� discusses his influence on artists including Bj枚rk, Grateful Dead and Portishead. Stockhausen also reflects on the importance of dreams on his work and recalls the dream that led him to create one of his best-know pieces: Helikopter-Streichquartett. The composition requires the four members of a string quartet to each perform in a separate helicopter whilst circling in the sky.

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Sat 13 Oct 2001 18:00
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麻豆社 Four Modern Classical Music Collection

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This programme is part of a collection of programmes featuring trailblazing 20th Century classical music composers.

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Credits

Interviewed Guest Karlheinz Stockhausen
Unknown Charles Hazlewood

Broadcasts

  • Thu 11 Jan 2001 21:00
    麻豆社 Knowledge
  • Sat 13 Oct 2001 18:00
    麻豆社 Knowledge

Related Links

  • (www.southbankcentre.co.uk)
  • (www.stockhausen.org)