Short bio Johannes Fritsch
Full biography Johannes Fritsch
Johannes Fritsch was a German composer who lived from 1941 to 2010. He was known for his work with experimental and electronic music. Fritsch studied composition at the Cologne Conservatory with Karlheinz Stockhausen and later became a member of the Stockhausen Ensemble. He founded the Ensemble of the Hörtrompete and later the Ensemble Modern together with Michael Riessler.
Fritsch's compositions were known for their use of technology and unorthodox sound sources. He was interested in exploring the boundaries between music and noise, and often incorporated sounds from everyday life into his works.
In June 2022, the first ever vinyl release dedicated to Fritsch's work was released by the label Metaphon. The album titled "Kyo Mu/Hochtner" included archival works by the German composer and received critical acclaim.
Fritsch also mentored several young composers and musicians, including Kevin Volans. He co-edited Feedback Papers along with Volans, a publication that focused on contemporary music.
Overall, Johannes Fritsch was a significant figure in the domain of experimental and electronic music, pushing the boundaries of traditional composition and sound.
Compositions featuring Johannes Fritsch
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trio vom Ende, for voice, flute & percussion | 14:24 min | Vocal Music | 1992 |
| 2 | Damals, for taped narrator & organ | 43:13 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1992 |
| 3 | Das bittersüße Büchlein, for oboe, accordion & contrabass | 12:23 min | Chamber Music | 1992 |
| 4 | Streichquintett, for string quartet & double bass | 15:28 min | Chamber Music | 1984 |
| 5 | Ode, for percussion, tape & electronics | 27:57 min | Chamber Music | 1980 |
| 6 | Trio 1977, for viola, trombone & piano | 14:46 min | Chamber Music | 1977 |
| 7 | Hochtöner, flute, synthesizer, viola & percussion | 18:18 min | Chamber Music | 1974 |
| 8 | Sul B, for cello & piano | 11:24 min | Chamber Music | 1972 |
| 9 | Sul G, for flute & piano | 10:06 min | Chamber Music | 1970 |
| 10 | Modulation 1, for violin, viola, cello, double bass & piano | 13:17 min | Chamber Music | 1966 |
| 11 | Partita, for viola & electronics | 15:56 min | Chamber Music | 1965 |
| 12 | Ikonen, for 3 pianos | 9:22 min | Keyboard | 1964 |
| 13 | Concerto da Camera, for violin & 12 strings | 11:00 min | Concerto | 1964 |
| 14 | Nachtmusik, for violin, viola, cello & double bass | 10:10 min | Chamber Music | 1963 |
| 15 | Madrigal triste, for oboe & tape | 7:47 min | Chamber Music | 1963 |
| 16 | Bestandteile des Vorüber, for voice, bass clarinet, bassoon, horn, 2 trombones, tuba & 3 double basses | 8:57 min | Vocal Music | 1962 |
| 17 | Duet for 2 violas | 8:07 min | Chamber Music | 1961 |
| 18 | Akroasis, for orchestra, jazz band, live electronics, barrel organ, music box & narrator | Orchestral | - | |
| 19 | RM '96, for flute, cello & piano | 12:17 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Johannes Fritsch
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Kyo Mu / Hochtöner(LP, Album) | 2022 | Metaphon (2) |
| 2 |  |
Live-Elektronische Musik | Music With Live Electronics(CD, Album) | 2011 | Cybele |
| 3 |  |
Frühe Kammermusik / Early Chamber Music(CD, Album) | 2011 | Cybele |
| 4 |  |
Damals-Triptychon 1992(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2011 | Cybele |
| 5 |  |
3 Trios: RM '96 · Trio 1977 · Hochtöner(CD, Album) | 2006 | Cybele |
| 6 |  |
B.A. Zimmermann | Fritsch | Schnittke | Wissmann | Oehring – Tanztheater: Motive Der Weltliteratur(CD, Compilation) | 2004 | RCA Red Seal |
| 7 |  |
Violectra(2×CD, Album) | 2003 | Cybele |
| 8 |  |
Johannes Fritsch - Natalja Psenitsnikova – Flute Klang, Kyo - Mu, Noel, VIII '94(CD, Album) | 2000 | Feedback Studio Verlag Köln |
| 9 |  |
CelloDuo, Biruta Aļļe, Michael Bach, Helmut Bieler-Wendt, Johannes Fritsch Und Caspar Johannes Walter – Musik Von Helmut Bieler-Wendt, Johannes Fritsch Und Caspar Johannes Walter(LP, Album) | 1989 | Pro Viva |
| 10 |  |
Johannes Fritsch / Michael Ranta – Weltmusik 82b(Cassette, Album) | 1982 | Feedback Studio Verlag Köln |
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