List of compositions by Karlheinz Stockhausen

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A list of compositions by Karlheinz Stockhausen (alphabetical by title).

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Top of page — See also — External links

[edit] A

• Adieu, for wind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn), Nr. 21 (1966)
• Alphabet für Liège, Nr. 36 (1972)
  • Am Himmel wandre ich ("In the Sky I Am Walking", American Indian Songs), Nr. 36½ (1972)
• Amour, 5 pieces for clarinet, Nr. 44 (1976)
  • Amour, for flute, Nr. 44½ (1976/81)
  • "Vier Sterne" from Amour, for cello, Nr. 44⅔ (1976/98)
  • Amour, for saxophone, Nr. 44¾ (1976/2003)
• Atmen gibt das Leben, choral opera with orchestra (or orchestra on tape), Nr. 39 (1974/77)
• Aus den sieben Tagen ("From the Seven Days"), 15 texts for intuitive music (performable separately), Nr. 26 (1968)

1. Richtige Dauern (Right Durations), for ca. 4 players
2. Unbegrenzt (Unlimited), for ensemble
3. Verbindung (Connection), for ensemble
4. Treffpunkt (Meeting Point), for ensemble
5. Nachtmusik (Night Music), for ensemble
6. Abwärts (Downward), for ensemble
7. Aufwärts (Upward), for ensemble
8. Oben und Unten (Above and Below), theatre piece for a man, a woman, and a child, with 4 instrumentalists
9. Intensität (Intensity), for ensemble
10. Setz die Segel zur Sonne (Set Sail for the Sun), for ensemble
11. Kommunion (Communion), for ensemble
12. Litanei (Litany), for speaker or speaking choir [Cf. Litanei 97, below]
13. Es (It), for ensemble
14. Goldstaub (Gold Dust), for ensemble
15. Ankunft (Arrival), for speaker or speaking choir

[edit] B

• Balance, for flute, English horn, and bass clarinet (2006–07). See: Klang: Seventh Hour
• Bassetsu-Trio, for basset horn, trumpet, and trombone, Nr. 3. ex 70 (1997). Arranged from Mittwoch aus Licht, scene 4: Michaelion

[edit] C

• Carré, for 4 choirs and orchestras, Nr. 10 (1959–60)
• Choral ("Wer uns trug mit Schmerzen in dies Leben"), for a capella choir, Nr. 1/9 (1950)
• Chöre für Doris, for a capella choir, Nr. ¹/₁₁ (1950)
• Cosmic Pulses, electronic music. See: Klang: Thirteenth Hour

[edit] D

• Dr. K-Sextett, for flute, bass clarinet, percussionist (tubular chimes and vibraphone), piano, viola, and cello, Nr. 28 (1968–69)
• Drei Lieder for alto voice and chamber orchestra, Nr. 1/10 (1950)

[edit] E

• Etude, musique concrète, Nr. 1/5 (1952)
• Europa-Gruss, Nr. 72 (1992/2002)
• Expo, for 3 players or singers with 3 short-wave receivers, Nr. 31 (1969–70)

[edit] F

• Formel, for small orchestra, Nr. ¹/₆ (1951)
• Fresco, for 4 orchestral groups, Nr. 29 (1969)
• Freude (Joy), for two harps. See: Klang: Second Hour
• Für kommende Zeiten, 17 texts for intuitive music, Nr. 33 (1968–70)

1. Übereinstimmung (Unanimity), for ensemble
2. Verlängerung (Elongation)
3. Verkürzung (Shortening)
4. Über die Grenze (Across the Boundary), for small ensemble
5. Kommunikation (Communication), for small ensemble
6. Intervall, for piano four-hands
7. Ausserhalb (Outside), for small ensemble
8. Innerhalb (Inside), for small ensemble
9. Anhalt (Halt), for small ensemble
10. Schwingung (Vibration), for ensemble
11. Spektren (Spectra), for small ensemble
12. Wellen (Waves), for ensemble
13. Zugvogel (Bird of Passage), for ensemble
14. Vorahnung (Presentiment), for 4–7 interpreters
15. Japan, for ensemble
16. Wach (Awake), for ensemble
17. Ceylon, for small ensemble

[edit] G

• Gesang der Jünglinge, electronic and concrete music, Nr. 8 (1955–56)
• Gruppen, for 3 orchestras, Nr. 6 (1955–57)

[edit] H

• Harlekin, for clarinet, Nr. 42 (1975)
  • Der kleine Harlekin, for clarinet, Nr. 42½ (1975)
• Harmonien, see: Klang: Fifth Hour
• Helikopter-Streichquartett, for string quartet and 4 helicopters, Nr. 69 (1992–93) [Scene 3 of Mittwoch aus Licht]
• Herbstmusik, musical theatre for 4 performers, Nr. 40 (1974)
  • Laub und Regen, duet for clarinet and viola, Nr. 40½
• Himmelfahrt, see: Klang: First Hour
• Himmels-Tür, see: Klang: Fourth Hour
• Hymnen, 4-channel electronic and concrete music, Nr. 22 (1966–67)
  • Hymnen, electronic and concrete music with soloists, Nr. 22½ (1966–67)
  • Hymnen, (Third Region) with orchestra, Nr. 22⅔ (1969)

[edit] I

• In Freundschaft, for clarinet, Nr. 46 (1977)
  • In Freundschaft, for flute, Nr. 46½
  • In Freundschaft, for oboe, Nr. 46⅔
  • In Freundschaft, for bassoon, Nr. 46¾
  • In Freundschaft, for bassett-horn or bass clarinet, Nr. 46⁴/₅
  • In Freundschaft, for violin, Nr. 46⁵/₆
  • In Freundschaft, for viola, Nr. 46⁶/₇
  • In Freundschaft, for violoncello or double bass, Nr. 46⁷/₈
  • In Freundschaft, for saxophone, Nr. 46⁹/₁₀
  • In Freundschaft, for trumpet in E-flat (with fourth-attachment), Nr. 46¹⁰/₁₁
  • In Freundschaft, for horn, Nr. 46¹¹/₁₂
  • In Freundschaft, for trombone, Nr. 46¹²/₁₃
  • In Freundschaft, for tuba, Nr. 46¹³/₁₄
  • In Freundschaft, for recorder, Nr. 46¹⁴/₁₅
• Inori, adorations for 1 or 2 soloists and large orchestra, Nr. 38 (1973–74)
  • Vortrag über HU, for a singer, Nr. 38½ (1974)

[edit] J

• Jubiläum, for orchestra, Nr. 45 (1977)

[edit] K

• Klang ("Sound", the 24 Hours of the Day), Nr. 81– (2004–2007)
  • First Hour: Himmelfahrt (Ascension), for organ (or synthesizer), soprano, and tenor, Nr. 81 (2004–05)
  • Second Hour: Freude (Joy), for 2 harps, Nr. 82 (2005)
  • Third Hour: Natürliche Dauern 1–24 (Natural Durations 1–24), for piano, Nr. 83 (2005–06)
  • Fourth Hour: Himmels-Tur (Heaven's Door), for a percussionist and a little girl, Nr. 84 (2005)
  • Fifth Hour: Harmonien (Harmonies), Nr. 85, versions for:
    • bass clarinet, Nr. 85.1 (2006)
    • flute, Nr. 85.2 (2006)
    • trumpet, Nr. 85.3 (2006)
  • Sixth Hour: Schönheit (Beauty), for flute, bass clarinet, and trumpet, Nr. 86 (2006)
  • Seventh Hour: Balance, for flute, English horn, and bass clarinet, Nr. 87 (2007)
  • Eighth Hour: Glück (Bliss), for oboe, English horn, and bassoon, Nr. 88 (2007)
  • Ninth Hour: Hoffnung (Hope), for violin, viola, and cello, Nr. 89 (2007)
  • Tenth Hour: Glanz (Brilliance), for oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, tuba, and viola, Nr. 90 (2007)
  • Eleventh Hour: Treue (Fidelity), for E-flat clarinet, basset horn, and bass clarinet, Nr. 91 (2007)
  • Twelfth Hour: Erwachen (Awakening), for soprano saxophone, trumpet, and cello, Nr. 92 (2007)
  • Thirteenth Hour: Cosmic Pulses, electronic music, Nr. 93 (2006–07)
  • Fourteenth Hour: Havona, for bass voice and electronic music, Nr. 94 (2007)
  • Fifteenth Hour: Orvonton, for baritone and electronic music, Nr. 95 (2007)
  • Sixteenth Hour: Uversa, for basset-horn and electronic music, Nr. 96 (2007)
  • Seventeenth Hour: Nebadon, for horn and electronic music, Nr. 97 (2007)
  • Eighteenth Hour: Jerusem, for tenor and electronic music, Nr. 98 (2007)
  • Nineteenth Hour: Urantia, for soprano and electronic music, Nr. 99 (2007)
  • Twentieth Hour: Edentia, for soprano saxophone and electronic music, Nr. 100 (2007)
  • Twenty-first Hour: Paradies (Paradise), for flute and electronic music, Nr. 101 (2007)
• Klavierstücke
  • Klavierstücke I–IV, Nr. 2 (1952)
  • Klavierstücke V–X, Nr. 4 (1954–55/61)
  • Klavierstück XI, Nr. 7 (1956)
  • Klavierstück XII, ex Nr. 49¾ (1979/83)
  • Klavierstück XIII, Nr. 51½ (1981)
  • Klavierstück XIV, ex Nr. 57⅔ (1984)
  • Synthi-Fou (Klavierstück XV), ex Nr. 61⅔
  • Klavierstück XVI, Nr. 63½ (1995)
  • Klavierstück XVII, 7½ ex Nr. 64 (1994/99)
  • Klavierstück XVIII, Nr. 73⅔ (2004)
  • Klavierstück XIX, Nr. 80 (2001/2003)
• Kontakte ("Contacts"), for electronic sounds, Nr. 12 (1958–60)
  • Kontakte, for electronic sounds, piano, and percussion, Nr. 12½ (1958–60)
  • Originale, musical theatre with Kontakte, Nr. 12⅔ (1961)
• Kontra-Punkte ("Counter-Points"), for 10 instruments, Nr. 1 (1952–53)
• Kreuzspiel, for oboe, bass clarinet, piano, and 3 percussionists, Nr. 1/7 (1951)
• Kurzwellen, for 6 players with live electronics, plus sound director, Nr. 25 (1968)

[edit] L

• Licht, Nr. 47–80 (1977–2003)
  • Jahreslauf, Nr. 47 (1977/91)
  • Donnerstag aus Licht, opera in three acts, a greeting, and a farewell, Nr. 48–50 (1978–80)
    • Michaels Reise um die Erde, Nr. 48 (1978)
    • Donnerstags-Gruss, Nr. 48½ (1978)
    • Michaels Jugend, Nr. 49 (1978–79)
      • Kindheit, Nr. 49½ (1979)
      • Mondeva, Nr. 49⅔ (1978–79)
      • Examen, Nr. 49¾ (1979)
    • Michaels Heimkehr, Nr. 50 (1980)
      • Festival, Nr. 50½
      • Vision, Nr. 50⅔
    • Donnerstags-Abschied, Nr. 50¾ (1980)
  • Samstag aus Licht, opera in a greeting and four scenes, Nr. 51–54 (1981–84)
    • Luzifers Traum, Nr. 51 (1981)
    • Kathinkas Gesang als Luzifers Requiem, Nr. 52 (1982–83)
    • Luzifers Tanz, Nr. 53 (1983)
    • Samstags-Gruss, Nr. 53½ (1984)
    • Luzifers Abschied, Nr. 54 (1982)
  • Montag aus Licht, opera in three acts, a greeting, and a farewell, Nr. 55–59 (1984–88)
    • Montags-Gruss (Evas-Gruss), for multiple basset-horns and electronic keyboard instruments, Nr. 55 (1986/88)
    • Evas Erstgeburt, Nr. 56 (1987)
    • Evas Zweitgeburt, Nr. 57 (1984–87)
    • Evas Zauber, Nr. 58 (1984–86)
    • Montags-Abschied, Nr. 59 (1986/88)
  • Dienstag aus Licht, opera in a greeting and two acts (with a farewell), Nr. 47, 60–61 (1977/87–91)
    • Dienstags-Gruss, Nr. 60 (1987–88)
    • Jahreslauf vom Dienstag, Nr. 47 (1977/91)
    • Invasion-Explosion mit Abschied, Nr. 61 (1990–91)
  • Freitag aus Licht, opera in a greeting, two acts, and a farewell, Nr. 62–64 (1991–94)
    • Freitags-Gruss and Freitags-Abschied (concert title: Weltraum ("Outer Space"), electronic music, Nr. 62 (1991/92/94)
    • Paare vom Freitag, Nr. 63 (1992/99)
    • Freitag-Versuchung, Nr. 64 (1991–94)
  • Mittwoch aus Licht, opera in a greeting, four scenes, and a farewell, Nr. 65–71 (1995–98)
    • Mittwochs-Gruss, Nr. 65 (1998)
    • Welt-Parlament, Nr. 66 (1995)
    • Orchester-Finalisten, Nr. 68 (1995–96)
    • Helikopter-Streichquartett, Nr. 69 (1992–93)
    • Michaelion, Nr. 70 (1997)
    • Mittwochs-Abschied, Nr. 71 (1996)
  • Sonntag aus Licht, Nr. 75–80 (1998–2003)
    • Lichter-Wasser, Nr. 75 (1998–99)
    • Engel-Prozessionen, Nr. 76 (2000)
    • Licht-Bilder, Nr. 77 (2002)
    • Düfte-Zeichen, Nr. 78 (2002)
    • Hoch-Zeiten, Nr. 79 (2001–2002)
    • Sonntags-Abschied, Nr. 80 (2001/2003)
• Licht-Ruf, Nr. 67 (1995)
• Litanei 97, Nr. 74 (1997)

[edit] M

• Mantra, for 2 pianists (with wood blocks and antique cymbals) and electronics, Nr. 32 (1970)
• Mikrophonie I, for tamtam (2 players), 2 microphones, 2 filters with potentiometers, and 4 pair of loudspeakers, Nr. 15 (1964)
• Mikrophonie II, for 12 voices, Hammond organ (or synthesizer), 4 ring modulators, and tape, Nr. 17 (1965)
• Mittwoch-Formel, Nr. 73½, for percussion trio (2004)
• Mixtur, for orchestra, 4 sinewave generators, and 4 ring-modulators, Nr. 16 (1964)
  • Mixtur, version for small orchestra, Nr. 16½ (1964/67)
  • Mixtur 2003, for 5 instrumental groups, 4 sinewave-generator players, 4 sound mixers with 4 ring modulators, and sound director, Nr. 16⅔ (1964/67/2003)
• Musik im Bauch, for 6 percussionists and music boxes, Nr. 41 (1975)
• Momente, for soprano solo, 4 choirs, and 13 instrumentalists, Nr. 13 (1962–64/69)

[edit] N

• Natürliche Dauern (Natural Durations), for piano. See: Klang: Third Hour

[edit] O

• Originale, musical theatre, Nr. 12⅔ (1961) [Cf. Kontakte, above]

[edit] P

• Plus-Minus, 2 x 7 pages for realization, Nr. 14 (1963)
• Pole, for 2 players or singers with 2 short-wave radios, Nr. 30 (1969–70)
• Prozession, for 6 players with live electronics, Nr. 23 (1967)
• Punkte ("Points"), for orchestra, Nr. ½ (1952/62/66/93)

[edit] Q

• Quitt ("Even"), for alto flute, clarinet, and trumpet, Nr. 1 ex 59 (1989)

[edit] R

• Refrain, for piano (+ 3 woodblocks), vibraphone (+ 3 alpine cowbells and keyboard glockenspiel), and celesta (+ 3 antique cymbals), Nr. 11 (1959)
  • 3 x Refrain 2000, for sampler-celesta (+ 3 antique cymbals), piano (+ 3 woodblocks), vibraphone (+ 3 alpine cowbells and keyboard glockenspiel), and sound director, Nr. 11½ (2000)
• Rotary-Bläserquintett ("Rotary Wind Quintet"), for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn, Nr. 70½ (1997)

[edit] S

• Schlagtrio ("Percussive Trio") [originally Schlagquartett], for piano and 2 x 3 [originally 3 x 2] timpani, Nr. ⅓ (1952)
• Schönheit (Beauty), for flute, bass clarinet, and trumpet (2006–2007). See: Klang: Sixth Hour
• Sirius, electronic music with trumpet, soprano, bass clarinet, and bass voice, Nr. 43 (1975–77)
  • Aries, for trumpet and electronic music, Nr. 43½ (1977/80)
  • Libra, for bass clarinet and electronic music, Nr. 43⅔ (1977)
  • Capricorn, for bass and electronic music, Nr. 43¾ (1977)
• Solo, for a melody instrument and feedback (live electronics with 4 technicians, 4 pair of loudspeakers), Nr. 19 (1965–66)
• Sonatine, for violine and piano, Nr. ⅛ (1951)
• Spiel ("Play"), for orchestra, Nr. ¼ (1952)
• Spiral, for a soloist with short-wave receiver and live electronics with sound director, Nr. 27 (1968)
• Sternklang ("Star Sound"), park music for five groups, Nr. 34 (1971)
• Stimmung ("Tuning"), for 6 vocalists, Nr. 24 (1968)
  • Stimmung "Paris Version", for 6 vocalists, 6 microphones, 6 loudspeakers, and sound director, Nr. 24½ (1968)
• Stop, for small orchestra in 6 groups, Nr. 18 (1965)
  • Stop, "Paris Version", Nr. 18½ (1969)
  • Stop und Start, for 6 instrumental groups, Nr. 18⅔ (2001)
• Strahlen ("Rays"), for a percussionist and ten-channel sound recording, Nr. 80½ (2002)
• Studie I, electronic music, Nr. 3/I (1953)
• Studie II, electronic music, Nr. 3/II (1954)
• Sukat, for alto flute and basset-horn, Nr. 2 ex 60 (1989)

[edit] T

• Telemusik, electronic and concrete music, Nr. 20 (1966)
• Thinki, for flute, Nr. 1 ex 70 (1997)
• Tierkreis ("Zodiac"), 12 melodies of the star signs, for a melody and/or chording instrument, Nr. 41½ (1974–75)
• Trans, for orchestra and tape, Nr. 35 (1971)
• Traum-Formel ("Dream Formula"), for basset-horn, Nr. 51⅔ (1981)
• Trompetent ("Trumpetent"), for 4 trumpeters, Nr. 73 (1995)
• Türin, for Tür (door), rin, and speaker (versions in German and English), with electronics (2006)

[edit] U

• Unsichtbare Chöre, 16-channel recording of a capella choir, for 8-channel playback, ex Nr. 79 (1979)

[edit] V

• Vibra-Elufa, for vibraphone, Nr. 9¾ ex 64 (2003)

[edit] W

• Weltraum ("Outer Space"), electronic music, Nr. 62 (see: Licht: Freitags-Gruss and Freitags-Abschied, above)

[edit] X

• Xi, for a melody instrument with microtones, Nr. 1 ex 55 (1986)
  • Xi, version for basset horn, Nr. 2 ex 55 (1986)
  • Xi, version for alto flute or flute, Nr. 3 ex 55 (1986)

[edit] Y

• Ylem, for 19 players, Nr. 37 (1972)
• Ypsilon, for a melody instrument with microtones, Nr. 2 ex 59 (1989)
  • Ypsilon, version for basset-horn, Nr. 3 ex 59 (1989)
  • Ypsilon, version for flute, Nr. 4 ex 59 (1989)

[edit] Z

• Zeitmaße ("Time Measures"), for oboe, flute, cor anglais, clarinet, and bassoon, Nr. 5 (1955–56)
• Zyklus ("Cycle"), for a percussionist, Nr. 9 (1959)

[edit] External links

• Chronological worklist at the composer's website
  • Orchestra
  • Chamber music
  • Choir