Karlheinz Stockhausen date of birth:
August 22, 1928
How old was Karlheinz Stockhausen when died?
79
Where was Karlheinz Stockhausen born?
Mödrath-Kerpen, Germany
When did Karlheinz Stockhausen die?
December 5, 2007
Where did Karlheinz Stockhausen die?
Kürten, Germany
Why did Karlheinz Stockhausen die?
Congestive heart failure
What is Karlheinz Stockhausen nationality?
German
What is Karlheinz Stockhausen's occupation?
Composer
What instruments does Karlheinz Stockhausen play?
Composer, Tape
Short Biography
Karlheinz Stockhausen (22 August 1928 – 5 December 2007) was a German composer, widely acknowledged by critics as one of the most important (Barrett 1988, 45; Harvey 1975b, 705; Hopkins 1972, 33; Klein 1968, 117) but also controversial (Power 1990, 30) composers of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Another critic calls him "one of the great visionaries of 20th-century music" (Hewett 2007). He is known for his groundbreaking work in electronic music, aleatory (controlled chance) in serial composition, and musical spatialization.