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| Composer | Stockhausen, Karlheinz (1928-2007) |
| Period | Modern |
| Year | 1997 |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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An immersion into the psyche of Stockhausen at the Park Avenue Armory
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Inside Light, which takes music from Karlheinz Stockhausen's massive, 29-hour opera cycle Licht, adds to the enigma while creating its own spectacle.
Airborne string players and choral wizardry in aus LICHT Part 3
In the final instalment of aus LICHT, the Helicopter String Quartet lives up to the publicity hype and choirs perform marvellous feats.
Mittwoch aus Licht by Birmingham Opera: An achievement on an Olympian scale
Birmingham Opera Company’s production of Mittwoch aus Licht, Karlheinz Stockhausen’s six-hour sonic exploration of light, love, and the boundlessness of the human imagination, was a triumph from start to finish, and an unforgettable experience. Graham Vick’s spectacular production fostered a sense of child-like wonder that continued unabated throughout the night.
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Stockhausen’s epic vision and aus LICHT
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In anticipation of Dutch National Opera’s production in 2019, we talk to Stockhausen’s muse about the challenges and consequences of the composer’s week-long operatic cycle.