Flutist

Karlheinz Stockhausen established his world fame as a futuristic musician and political utopian with visionary electronic compositions. Wolfgang Rihm preferred to develop his own sound language with classical instruments, which made him one of the most important voices in contemporary music. Two concerts are dedicated to their teacher-student relationship.

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Stations: Stockhausen & Rihm

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Karlheinz Stockhausen – and Wolfgang Rihm? Was there something? You bet. In the early summer of 1972, Rihm finished school and had a state examination in composition and music theory in his pocket. Rihm was just twenty and his goal was clear: to study composition. And only Stockhausen in Cologne was an option. He replies politely, invites him, but immediately makes his reservations clear in writing. It had to be »clear that you have no other plans for at least two years. Otherwise you’d better go somewhere else or nowhere at all

### Event Description: Inside Light - North American Premiere of Stockhausen's Electronic Compositions

#### Event Overview
Experience the North American premiere of Karlheinz Stockhausen's groundbreaking electronic compositions from his magnum opus, "Licht," at the Wade Thompson Drill Hall. This event, titled "Inside Light," offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the transformative and all-encompassing soundscapes envisioned by one of the most experimental and progressive composers of the 20th century.

#### Event Details
- **Dates:** June 5-15, 2024
- **Location:** Wade Thompson Drill Hall
- **Seating:** Cushions and backjacks directly on the floor, allowing participants to move freely throughout the space.

#### Performance Schedule
- **Individual Parts:**
  - **Wednesday & Thursday at 7:00 PM**
    - **Part 1: All-Stockhausen Program**
      - *Montags-Gruss*
      - *Unsichtbare Chöre from Donnerstag*
      - *Mittwochs-Gruss*
      - Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes with intermission
    - **Part 2: All-Stockhausen Program**
      - *Freitags-Gruss*
      - *Freitags-Abschied*
      - Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes with intermission
- **Full Marathon:**
  - **Saturday at 4:00 PM (Part 1) and 7:30 PM (Part 2)**
    - Duration: 6 hours and 30 minutes, including intermissions and a one-hour dinner break

#### Ticket Information
- **Individual Parts:** $50 plus fees
- **Full Marathon:** $75 plus fees
- **Discounts:**
  - Armory members save $10 on tickets.
  - Subscribe to three or more events in the 2024 season to save up to 20%. Subscribers also receive waived facility fees, free ticket exchanges, and more.

#### Additional Information
- **Artist Talk: Inside Light**
  - **Date:** Sunday, June 9, 2024
  - **Time:** 6:00 PM
  - **Tickets:** $25 plus fees

#### Creative Team
- **Composition:** Karlheinz Stockhausen
- **Sound Projection:** Kathinka Pasveer
- **Spatial Installation and Lighting Design:** Urs Schöenebaum
- **Video Design:** Robi Voigt
- **Sound Engineer:** Reinhard Klose
- **Original Concept:** Pierre Audi

#### How to Purchase Tickets
- **Online:** [Buy Tickets](#)
- **By Phone:** Call the Box Office at 212-933-5812 (Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
- **In-Person:** Hours vary; please check the website for details.

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Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the visionary works of Karlheinz Stockhausen in a setting that brings his bold concepts to life.

Inside Light

Park Avenue Armory

Elisabeth Stöppler's production of "Stockhausen for Children: Michael's Journey" offers children ages 6 and up, as well as adults, a sensory experience of Karlheinz Stockhausen's cycle "Light," a monumental work of the younger musical avant-garde. Together with Michael, portrayed by a solo trumpet, the audience embarks on a fantastical journey around the world, immersed in the infinite expanses of the universe and rarely heard sounds.

Flutist

Kathinka Pasveer

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 11 - May 3, 2026

Stockhausen for children: Michael's journey · Staatsoper Hamburg

Past events

Jun 3, 2025

Stations: Stockhausen & Rihm · Ensemble Resonanz

Jun 3, 2025

Stations: Stockhausen & Rihm · Elbphilharmonie

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