Rihm, Wolfgang (1952- )

German composer. He studied in Karlsruhe and with Stockhausen and Wolfgang Fortner.

Works Opera Faust and Yorick (1976), Harlekin (1977), Jacob Lenz (1979), Die Hamletmaschine (1986), Oedipus (1987), and Die Eroberung von Mexico (1992).

Orchestral three symphonies (1966-77, no. 3 to texts by Nietzsche and Rimbaud); Dis-kontur and Sub-kontur for orchestra (1974-75); concerto Cuts and Dissolves for 29 players (1976); Tutuguri series of seven works for various instrumental combinations inspired by Paul Claudel (1981); Monodram for cello and orchestra (1983); Kein firmament for 14 players; Fusées for orchestra (1984); Dämmerung for orchestra (1985); Dunkles Spiel for chamber orchestra (1990); Umfassung for orchestra in two groups (1990).

Choral and voice with orchestra Ein Imaginäres Requiem for soloists, chorus, and orchestra (1976); Konzertarie for soprano and orchestra (based on a telegram sent by Ludwig II to Wagner, 1976); Abgesangsszene nos. 1-5 for voice and orchestra (1979-81); Lenz-Fragmente and five songs for soprano and orchestra (1980); Dies for soloists, chorus, and orchestra (1984); Anderer Schatten (ditto, 1985); ‘Mein Tod, Requiem in memoriam Jane S’ for soprano and orchestra (1989); Frau/Stimme for soprano and orchestra (1989); Départ for chorus, narrator, and 22 players (1988); Geheimer Block for voice and orchestra (1989); Engel for two male voices and 20 instruments (1989).

Chamber Cantus firmus for 14 players (1990), Ricercare for ensemble (1990), Etude pour Séraphin for eight brass instruments and six percussion players (1992); eight string quartets (1968-88); Deploration for flute, cello, and percussion (1973); Erscheinung sketch after Schubert for nine strings (1978), Nature Morte for 13 strings (1980); Fremde Szene for piano trio (1983); solo songs and music for piano and for organ.