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Schwertsik, Kurt (1935– )| Austrian composer. With Friedrich Cerha he founded the ensemble Die Reihe in 1958, for the performance of new music. He has reacted against the contemporary avant garde. |
| He studied at the Vienna Academy 1949–57. In 1978 he began teaching at the Vienna Conservatory. |
Works Opera and stage operas Der lange Weg Zur grossen Mauer (1975) and Das Märchen von Fanferlieschen Schönefusschen (1982); ballets Walzerträume (1976) and Macbeth (1988). |
Orchestral and vocal Draculas Haus und Hofmusik for strings (1968); Symphonie in MoB-Stil (1971; association with H K Gruber); violin concerto (1977); Starker Tobak for soprano and seven instruments (1983); Verwandlungsmusik for orchestra (1983); concerto for trombone (1988); Double bass concerto (1989). |
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