List of compositions by Karlheinz Stockhausen

A list of compositions by Karlheinz Stockhausen

Karlheinz Stockhausen

Karlheinz Stockhausen was a German composer, widely acknowledged by critics as one of the most important but also controversial composers of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Another critic calls him "one of the great visionaries of 20th-century music"...

(alphabetical by title—a link to a chronological list is given at the end).

A

Adieu
Adieu (Stockhausen)
Adieu für Wolfgang Sebastian Meyer is a composition for wind quintet by Karlheinz Stockhausen composed in 1966. It is Number 21 in the composer's catalog of works, and the second of Stockhausen's three wind quintets.-History:...

, for wind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn), Nr. 21 (1966)
Alphabet für Liège
Alphabet für Liège
Alphabet für Liège, for soloists and duos, is a composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen, and is Work Number 36 in the composer's catalog of works. A performance of it lasts four hours....

("Alphabet for Liège"), Nr. 36 (1972)
- Am Himmel wandre ich ("In the Sky I Am Walking", American Indian Songs), Nr. 36½ (1972)
Amour
Amour (Stockhausen)
Amour is a cycle of five pieces for clarinet by Karlheinz Stockhausen, composed in 1974–76. The composer thought of each piece as a gift for a close friend...

, 5 pieces for clarinet, Nr. 44 (1976)
- Amour
  Amour (Stockhausen)
  Amour is a cycle of five pieces for clarinet by Karlheinz Stockhausen, composed in 1974–76. The composer thought of each piece as a gift for a close friend...
  
  , for flute, Nr. 44½ (1976/81)
- "Vier Sterne" ("Four Stars") from Amour
  Amour (Stockhausen)
  Amour is a cycle of five pieces for clarinet by Karlheinz Stockhausen, composed in 1974–76. The composer thought of each piece as a gift for a close friend...
  
  , for cello, Nr. 44⅔ (1976/98)
- Amour
  Amour (Stockhausen)
  Amour is a cycle of five pieces for clarinet by Karlheinz Stockhausen, composed in 1974–76. The composer thought of each piece as a gift for a close friend...
  
  , for saxophone, Nr. 44¾ (1976/2003)
Atmen gibt das Leben
Atmen gibt das Leben
Atmen gibt das Leben , is a choral opera with orchestra by Karlheinz Stockhausen, written in 1974 and expanded in 1976–77. It is Number 39 in the catalogue of the composer's works, and lasts about 50 minutes in performance.-History:...

("Breathing Gives Life"), choral opera with orchestra (or orchestra on tape), Nr. 39 (1974/77)
Aus den sieben Tagen
Aus den Sieben Tagen
Aus den sieben Tagen is a collection of 15 text compositions by Karlheinz Stockhausen, composed in May 1968, in reaction to a personal crisis, and characterized as "Intuitive music"—music produced primarily from the intuition rather than the intellect of the performer...

("From the Seven Days"), 15 texts for intuitive music (performable separately), Nr. 26 (1968)

Richtige Dauern ("Right Durations"), for ca. 4 players
Unbegrenzt ("Unlimited"), for ensemble
Verbindung ("Connection"), for ensemble
Treffpunkt ("Meeting Point"), for ensemble
Nachtmusik ("Night Music"), for ensemble
Abwärts ("Downward"), for ensemble
Aufwärts ("Upward"), for ensemble
Oben und Unten ("Above and Below"), theatre piece for a man, a woman, and a child, with 4 instrumentalists
Intensität ("Intensity"), for ensemble
Setz die Segel zur Sonne ("Set Sail for the Sun"), for ensemble
Kommunion ("Communion"), for ensemble
Litanei ("Litany"), for speaker or speaking choir [Cf. Litanei 97, below]
Es ("It"), for ensemble
Goldstaub ("Gold Dust"), for ensemble
Ankunft ("Arrival"), for speaker or speaking choir
- Ave
  Ave
  Ave is a Latin word, used by the Romans as a salutation and greeting, meaning "hail". It is the singular imperative form of the verb avēre, which meant "to be well"; thus one could translate it literally as "be well" or "farewell"....
  
  , for basset-horn and alto-flute (1984-85)

B

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

C

Carré
Carré (Stockhausen)
Carré for four orchestras and four choirs is a composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, and is Work Number 10 in the composer's catalog of works.-History:...

("Square"), for 4 choirs and orchestras, Nr. 10 (1959–60)
Choral ("Wer uns trug mit Schmerzen in dies Leben" ["Who bore us with pain into this life"]), for a capella choir, Nr. 1/9 (1950)
Chöre für Doris ("Choruses for Doris"), for a capella choir, Nr. ¹/₁₁ (1950)
Cosmic Pulses
Cosmic Pulses
Cosmic Pulses is the last electronic composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen, and it is number 93 in his catalog of works. Its duration is 32 minutes. The piece has been described as "a sonic roller coaster", "a Copernican asylum", and a "tornado watch"....

, electronic music. See: Klang: Thirteenth Hour

D

Dr. K-Sextett, for flute, bass clarinet, percussionist (tubular chimes and vibraphone), piano, viola, and cello, Nr. 28 (1968–69)
Drachenkampf ("Dragon Fight"), for trumpet, trombone, percussion and synthesizer player, 1. ex 50½, from Festival, scene 1 of act 3 (Michaels Heimkehr) of Donnerstag aus Licht
Donnerstag aus Licht
Donnerstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting, three acts, and a farewell, and was the first of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...

(1980/87)
Drei Lieder ("Three Songs"), for alto voice and chamber orchestra, Nr. 1/10 (1950)

E

Entführung ("Abduction"), for piccolo solo, or for soprano saxophone and electronic and concrete music, 1. ex Nr. 58⅔, from Montag aus Licht
Montag aus Licht
Montag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting, three acts, and a farewell, and was the third of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...

(1986)
Erwachen ("Awakening"), for soprano saxophone, trumpet, and cello (2007). See: Klang: Twelfth Hour
Etude
Etude (Stockhausen)
The Konkrete Etüde is the earliest work of electroacoustic tape music by Karlheinz Stockhausen, composed in 1952 and lasting just three-and-a-quarter minutes...

, musique concrète, Nr. ⅕ (1952)
Europa-Gruss ("Europe Greeting"), for winds and synthesizers, Nr. 72 (1992/2002)
Expo, for 3 players or singers with 3 short-wave receivers, Nr. 31 (1969–70)
Electronic Music with Sound Scenes of Friday from Light, (1991–94)

F

Flautina, for flute with piccolo and alto flute, ex Nr. 56½ (1989)
Formel
Formel
Formel is a composition for chamber orchestra by Karlheinz Stockhausen, written while he was still a student in 1951. It is given the number ⅙ in his catalog of works, indicating that it is amongst the pieces preceding the composition he recognised as his first mature work, Nr...

("Formula"), for small orchestra, Nr. ⅙ (1951)
Fresco
Fresco (Stockhausen)
Fresco is an orchestral composition written in 1969 by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen as foyer music for an evening-long retrospective programme of his music presented simultaneously in three auditoriums of the Beethovenhalle in Bonn. It is Nr...

, for 4 orchestral groups, Nr. 29 (1969)
Freude ("Joy"), for two harps. See: Klang: Second Hour
Für kommende Zeiten
Aus den Sieben Tagen
Aus den sieben Tagen is a collection of 15 text compositions by Karlheinz Stockhausen, composed in May 1968, in reaction to a personal crisis, and characterized as "Intuitive music"—music produced primarily from the intuition rather than the intellect of the performer...

("For Times to Come"), 17 texts for intuitive music, Nr. 33 (1968–70)

Übereinstimmung ("Unanimity"), for ensemble
Verlängerung ("Elongation")
Verkürzung ("Shortening")
Über die Grenze ("Across the Boundary"), for small ensemble
Kommunikation ("Communication"), for small ensemble
Intervall ("Interval"), for piano four-hands
Ausserhalb ("Outside'), for small ensemble
Innerhalb ("Inside"), for small ensemble
Anhalt ("Halt"), for small ensemble
Schwingung ("Vibration"), for ensemble
Spektren ("Spectra"), for small ensemble
Wellen ("Waves"), for ensemble
Zugvogel ("Bird of Passage"), for ensemble
Vorahnung ("Presentiment"), for 4–7 interpreters
Japan, for ensemble
Wach ("Awake"), for ensemble
Ceylon, for small ensemble

G

Gesang der Jünglinge
Gesang der Jünglinge
Gesang der Jünglinge is a noted electronic music work by Karlheinz Stockhausen. It was realized in 1955–56 at the Westdeutscher Rundfunk studio in Cologne and is Work Number 8 in the composer's catalog of works...

("Song of the Youths"), electronic and concrete music, Nr. 8 (1955–56)
Gerburts-Fest ("Festival of Birth"), choir music with sound scenes for choir a cappella and tape, ex Nr. 56, from act 1 of Montag aus Licht
Montag aus Licht
Montag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting, three acts, and a farewell, and was the third of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...

(1987)
Glück ("Bliss"), for oboe, English horn, and bassoon (2007). See: Klang: Eighth Hour
Gruppen
Gruppen (Stockhausen)
Gruppen for three orchestras is amongst the best-known compositions of German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, and is Work Number 6 in the composer's catalog of works. Gruppen is "a landmark in 20th-century music . ....

("Groups"), for 3 orchestras, Nr. 6 (1955–57)

H

Halt
Halt
Halt can refer to:* Train station § Halt, a small train station, usually unstaffed, with few facilities and normally is a request stop* A sign, meaning attention* "Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired" in behavioral addiction recovery...

, for trumpet in B-flat and double-bass (1978/83)
Harlekin
Harlekin
Harlekin is a composition for unaccompanied clarinet by Karlheinz Stockhausen, named for the commedia dell'arte character Harlequin. It was composed in 1975 and is Number 42 in his catalogue of works. A shorter, derived work called Der kleine Harlekin is Number 42½.-History:Harlekin was composed...

("Harlequin"), for clarinet, Nr. 42 (1975)
- Der kleine Harlekin ("The Little Harlequin"), for clarinet, Nr. 42½ (1975)
Harmonien ("Harmonies"), see: Klang: Fifth Hour
Helikopter-Streichquartett
Helikopter-Streichquartett
The Helikopter-Streichquartett is one of Karlheinz Stockhausen's best-known pieces, and one of the most complex to perform. It involves a string quartet, four helicopters with pilots, as well as audio and video equipment and technicians. It was first performed and recorded in 1995...

("Helicopter String Quartet"), for string quartet and 4 helicopters, Nr. 69 (1992–93) [Scene 3 of Mittwoch aus Licht
Licht
Licht , subtitled "The Seven Days of the Week," is a cycle of seven operas composed by Karlheinz Stockhausen between 1977 and 2003. In total, the cycle contains over 29 hours of music.-Origin:...

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Herbstmusik ("Autumn Music"), musical theatre for 4 performers, Nr. 40 (1974)
- Laub und Regen ("Leaves and Rain"), duet for clarinet and viola, Nr. 40½
Himmelfahrt ("Ascension"), see: Klang: First Hour
Himmels-Tür ("Heaven's Door"), see: Klang: Fourth Hour
Hoffnung ("Hope"), for violin, viola, and cello (2007). See: Klang: Ninth Hour
Hymnen
Hymnen
Hymnen is an electronic and concrete work, with optional live performers, by Karlheinz Stockhausen, composed in 1966–67, and elaborated in 1969. In the composer's catalog of works, it is "Nr. 22".-Musical form and content:...

("Anthems"), 4-channel electronic and concrete music, Nr. 22 (1966–67)
- Hymnen
  Hymnen
  Hymnen is an electronic and concrete work, with optional live performers, by Karlheinz Stockhausen, composed in 1966–67, and elaborated in 1969. In the composer's catalog of works, it is "Nr. 22".-Musical form and content:...
  
  , electronic and concrete music with soloists, Nr. 22½ (1966–67)
- Hymnen
  Hymnen
  Hymnen is an electronic and concrete work, with optional live performers, by Karlheinz Stockhausen, composed in 1966–67, and elaborated in 1969. In the composer's catalog of works, it is "Nr. 22".-Musical form and content:...
  
  , (Third Region) with orchestra, Nr. 22⅔ (1969)

I

In Freundschaft
In Freundschaft
In Freundschaft is a composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen, number 46 in his catalogue of works, which is playable on a wide variety of solo instruments.-History:...

("In Friendship"), 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
Inori
Inori: Adorations for One or Two Soloists with Orchestra is a composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen, written in 1973–74 ....

, adorations for 1 or 2 soloists and large orchestra, Nr. 38 (1973–74)
- Vortrag über HU ("Lecture on HU"), musical analysis of Inori, for a singer, Nr. 38½ (1974)

K

Katikati, for flute, Nr. 85.2 extra (2006)
Kinntanz ("Chin Dance"), 2 versions: (1) for euphonium, one percussionist, one synthesizer player (1 transmitter, 6 microphones, 2 × 2 loudspeakers, mixing desk and sound projectionist), or (2) euphonium, one percussionist, alto trombone, tenor horns (or baritones), and tubas (1 transmitter, 6 microphones, 2 × 2 loudspeakers, mixing desk and sound projectionist) 10. ex. Nr. 53, from Luzifers Tanz, scene 3 from Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and four scenes, and was the second of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...

(1983)
Klang
Klang (Stockhausen)
Klang —Die 24 Stunden des Tages is a cycle of compositions by Karlheinz Stockhausen, on which he worked from 2004 until his death in 2007. It was intended to consist of 24 chamber-music compositions, each representing one hour of the day, with a different colour systematically assigned to every hour...

("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 (Stockhausen)
The Klavierstücke constitute a series of nineteen compositions by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen.Stockhausen has said the Klavierstücke "are my drawings"...

("Piano Pieces")
- Klavierstücke I–IV
  Klavierstücke (Stockhausen)
  The Klavierstücke constitute a series of nineteen compositions by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen.Stockhausen has said the Klavierstücke "are my drawings"...
  
  , Nr. 2 (1952)
- Klavierstücke V–X
  Klavierstücke (Stockhausen)
  The Klavierstücke constitute a series of nineteen compositions by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen.Stockhausen has said the Klavierstücke "are my drawings"...
  
  , Nr. 4 (1954–55/61)
- Klavierstück XI
  Klavierstücke (Stockhausen)
  The Klavierstücke constitute a series of nineteen compositions by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen.Stockhausen has said the Klavierstücke "are my drawings"...
  
  , Nr. 7 (1956)
- Klavierstück XII
  Klavierstücke (Stockhausen)
  The Klavierstücke constitute a series of nineteen compositions by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen.Stockhausen has said the Klavierstücke "are my drawings"...
  
  , ex Nr. 49¾ (1979/83)
- Klavierstück XIII
  Klavierstücke (Stockhausen)
  The Klavierstücke constitute a series of nineteen compositions by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen.Stockhausen has said the Klavierstücke "are my drawings"...
  
  , Nr. 51½ (1981)
- Klavierstück XIV
  Klavierstücke (Stockhausen)
  The Klavierstücke constitute a series of nineteen compositions by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen.Stockhausen has said the Klavierstücke "are my drawings"...
  
  , ex Nr. 57⅔ (1984)
- Synthi-Fou (Klavierstück XV)
  Klavierstücke (Stockhausen)
  The Klavierstücke constitute a series of nineteen compositions by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen.Stockhausen has said the Klavierstücke "are my drawings"...
  
  , ex Nr. 61⅔
- Klavierstück XVI
  Klavierstücke (Stockhausen)
  The Klavierstücke constitute a series of nineteen compositions by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen.Stockhausen has said the Klavierstücke "are my drawings"...
  
  , Nr. 63½ (1995)
- Klavierstück XVII
  Klavierstücke (Stockhausen)
  The Klavierstücke constitute a series of nineteen compositions by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen.Stockhausen has said the Klavierstücke "are my drawings"...
  
  , 7½ ex Nr. 64 (1994/99)
- Klavierstück XVIII
  Klavierstücke (Stockhausen)
  The Klavierstücke constitute a series of nineteen compositions by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen.Stockhausen has said the Klavierstücke "are my drawings"...
  
  , Nr. 73⅔ (2004)
- Klavierstück XIX
  Klavierstücke (Stockhausen)
  The Klavierstücke constitute a series of nineteen compositions by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen.Stockhausen has said the Klavierstücke "are my drawings"...
  
  , Nr. 80 (2001/2003)
Knabenduett ("Boys' Duet"), for 2 soprano saxophones, 2. ex Nr. 50½, from Festival, scene 1 of act 3 of Donnerstag aus Licht
Donnerstag aus Licht
Donnerstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting, three acts, and a farewell, and was the first of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...

(1980)
Komet ("Comet"), version for a percussionist, electronic and concrete music, sound projectionist, 7⅔ ex Nr. 64 (1994/99)
Komet als Klavierstück XVII, for electronic piano (synthesizer), electronic and concrete music, sound projectionist, 7½ ex Nr. 64 (1994/99) (see: Klavierstücke)
Kontakte
Kontakte (Stockhausen)
Kontakte is a celebrated electronic music work by Karlheinz Stockhausen, realized in 1958–60 at the Westdeutscher Rundfunk electronic-music studio in Cologne with the assistance of Gottfried Michael Koenig .-Work history:The title of the work “refers both to contacts between instrumental and...

("Contacts"), for electronic sounds, Nr. 12 (1958–60)
- Kontakte
  Kontakte (Stockhausen)
  Kontakte is a celebrated electronic music work by Karlheinz Stockhausen, realized in 1958–60 at the Westdeutscher Rundfunk electronic-music studio in Cologne with the assistance of Gottfried Michael Koenig .-Work history:The title of the work “refers both to contacts between instrumental and...
  
  , for electronic sounds, piano, and percussion, Nr. 12½ (1958–60)
- Originale
  Originale
  Originale , musical theatre with Kontakte, is a music theatre work by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, written in collaboration with the artist Mary Bauermeister. It was first performed in 1961 in Cologne, and is given the work number 12⅔ in Stockhausen's catalogue of works...
  
  ("Originals"), musical theatre with Kontakte, Nr. 12⅔ (1961)
Kontra-Punkte ("Counter-Points"), for 10 instruments, Nr. 1 (1952–53)
Kreuzspiel
Kreuzspiel
Kreuzspiel is a composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen written for oboe, bass clarinet, piano and four percussionists in 1951 ....

("Crossplay"), for oboe, bass clarinet, piano, and 3 percussionists, Nr. 1/7 (1951)
Kurzwellen
Kurzwellen
Kurzwellen , for six players with shortwave receivers and live electronics, is a composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen, written in 1968. It is Number 25 in the catalog of the composer’s works.-Conception:...

("Short Waves"), for 6 players with live electronics, plus sound director, Nr. 25 (1968)

L

Licht
Licht
Licht , subtitled "The Seven Days of the Week," is a cycle of seven operas composed by Karlheinz Stockhausen between 1977 and 2003. In total, the cycle contains over 29 hours of music.-Origin:...

("Light"), Nr. 47–80 (1977–2003)
- Jahreslauf ("Course of the Years"), Nr. 47 (1977/91)
- Donnerstag aus Licht
  Donnerstag aus Licht
  Donnerstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting, three acts, and a farewell, and was the first of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...
  
  ("Thursday from Light"), opera in three acts, a greeting, and a farewell, Nr. 48–50 (1978–80)
  - Michaels Reise um die Erde ("Michael's Journey Round the Earth"), Nr. 48 (1978)
  - Donnerstags-Gruß ("Thursday's Greeting"), Nr. 48½ (1978)
  - Michaels Jugend ("Michael's Youth"), Nr. 49 (1978–79)
    - Kindheit ("Childhood"), Nr. 49½ (1979)
    - Mondeva, Nr. 49⅔ (1978–79)
    - Examen ("Examination"), Nr. 49¾ (1979)
  - Michaels Heimkehr ("Michael's Homecoming"), Nr. 50 (1980)
    - Festival, Nr. 50½
    - Vision, Nr. 50⅔
  - Donnerstags-Abschied ("Thursday's Farewell"), Nr. 50¾ (1980)
- Samstag aus Licht
  Samstag aus Licht
  Samstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and four scenes, and was the second of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...
  
  ("Saturday from Light"), opera in a greeting and four scenes, Nr. 51–54 (1981–84)
  - Luzifers Traum ("Lucifer's Dream"), Nr. 51 (1981)
  - Kathinkas Gesang als Luzifers Requiem ("Kathinka's Chant as Lucifer's Requiem"), Nr. 52 (1982–83)
  - Luzifers Tanz ("Lucifer's Dance"), Nr. 53 (1983)
  - Samstags-Gruss ("Saturday's Greeting"), Nr. 53½ (1984)
  - Luzifers Abschied ("Lucifer's Farewell"), Nr. 54 (1982)
- Montag aus Licht
  Montag aus Licht
  Montag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting, three acts, and a farewell, and was the third of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...
  
  ("Monday from Light"), 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
  Dienstag aus Licht
  Dienstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and two acts, with a farewell, and was the fourth of seven to be completed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...
  
  , 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
  Freitag aus Licht
  Freitag aus Licht is the fifth of seven operas that comprise Licht , by Karlheinz Stockhausen. It was the last of the operas to receive a staged production with the composer's involvement.-History:...
  
  , opera in a greeting, two acts, and a farewell, Nr. 62–64 (1991–94)
  - Freitags-Gruss and Freitags-Abschied
    Licht
    Licht , subtitled "The Seven Days of the Week," is a cycle of seven operas composed by Karlheinz Stockhausen between 1977 and 2003. In total, the cycle contains over 29 hours of music.-Origin:...
    
    (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
  Mittwoch aus Licht
  Mittwoch aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting, four scenes, and a farewell. It was the sixth of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche . It was written between 1995 and 1997.-History:Mittwoch has not yet been given its staged premiere...
  
  ("Wednesday from Light"), opera in a greeting, four scenes, and a farewell, Nr. 65–71 (1995–98)
  - Mittwochs-Gruss ("Wednesday's Greeting"), Nr. 65 (1998)
  - Welt-Parlament ("World Parliament"), Nr. 66 (1995)
  - Orchester-Finalisten ("Orchestra Finalists"), Nr. 68 (1995–96)
  - Helikopter-Streichquartett
    Helikopter-Streichquartett
    The Helikopter-Streichquartett is one of Karlheinz Stockhausen's best-known pieces, and one of the most complex to perform. It involves a string quartet, four helicopters with pilots, as well as audio and video equipment and technicians. It was first performed and recorded in 1995...
    
    ("Helicopter String Quartet"), Nr. 69 (1992–93)
  - Michaelion, Nr. 70 (1997)
  - Mittwochs-Abschied ("Wednesday's Farewell"), Nr. 71 (1996)
- Sonntag aus Licht
  Sonntag aus Licht
  Sonntag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in five scenes and a farewell, to a libretto written and compiled by the composer. It is the last-composed of seven operas that comprise the cycle Licht...
  
  ("Sunday from Light"), Nr. 75–80 (1998–2003)
  - Lichter-Wasser ("Lights-Waters"), Nr. 75 (1998–99)
  - Engel-Prozessionen ("Angel Processions"), Nr. 76 (2000)
  - Licht-Bilder ("Light-Pictures"), Nr. 77 (2002)
  - Düfte-Zeichen ("Scents-Signs"), Nr. 78 (2002)
  - Hoch-Zeiten ("High-Times"), Nr. 79 (2001–2002)
  - Sonntags-Abschied ("Sunday's Farewell"), Nr. 80 (2001/2003)

Licht-Ruf
Licht
Licht , subtitled "The Seven Days of the Week," is a cycle of seven operas composed by Karlheinz Stockhausen between 1977 and 2003. In total, the cycle contains over 29 hours of music.-Origin:...

("Light Call"), for trumpet, basset horn, and trombone, or other instruments, Nr. 67 (1995)

Linker Augenbrauentanz ("Left-Eyebrow Dance"), for flutes and basset horn(s), one percussionist, and one synthesizer player, 1. ex Nr. 53, from Luzifers Tanz, scene 3 of Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and four scenes, and was the second of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...

(1983)

Linker Augentanz ("Left-Eye Dance") for saxophones, synthesizer and percussion, 3. ex Nr. 53, from Luzifers Tanz, scene 3 of Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and four scenes, and was the second of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...

(1983/90)

Litanei 97 ("Litany 97"), for choir with conductor, Nr. 74 (1997)

Mantra
Mantra (Stockhausen)
Mantra is a composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. It was composed in 1970 and premiered in autumn of the same year in Donaueschingen...

, for 2 pianists (with wood blocks and antique cymbals) and electronics, Nr. 32 (1970)

Menschen, hört ("Mankind, Hear"), for vocal sextet (SSATBB, with 6 microphones, 6 or 2 × 2 loudspeakers, mixing desk and sound projectionist), 4. ex Nr. 70, from Michaelion, scene 4 from Mittwoch aus Licht
Mittwoch aus Licht
Mittwoch aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting, four scenes, and a farewell. It was the sixth of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche . It was written between 1995 and 1997.-History:Mittwoch has not yet been given its staged premiere...

(1997)
Mikrophonie I
Mikrophonie (Stockhausen)
Mikrophonie is the title given by Karlheinz Stockhausen to two of his compositions, written in 1964 and 1965, in which “normally inaudible vibrations . ....

, for tamtam (2 players), 2 microphones, 2 filters with potentiometers, and 4 pair of loudspeakers, Nr. 15 (1964)
Mikrophonie II
Mikrophonie (Stockhausen)
Mikrophonie is the title given by Karlheinz Stockhausen to two of his compositions, written in 1964 and 1965, in which “normally inaudible vibrations . ....

, for 12 voices, Hammond organ (or synthesizer), 4 ring modulators, and tape, Nr. 17 (1965)
Mittwoch-Formel ("Wednesday Formula"), Nr. 73½, for percussion trio (2004)
Mixtur
Mixtur
Mixtur, for orchestra, 4 sine-wave generators, and 4 ring modulators, is an orchestral composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, written in 1964, and is Nr. 16 in his catalogue of works...

("Mixture"), for orchestra, 4 sinewave generators, and 4 ring-modulators, Nr. 16 (1964)
- Mixtur
  Mixtur
  Mixtur, for orchestra, 4 sine-wave generators, and 4 ring modulators, is an orchestral composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, written in 1964, and is Nr. 16 in his catalogue of works...
  
  , version for small orchestra, Nr. 16½ (1964/67)
- Mixtur 2003
  Mixtur
  Mixtur, for orchestra, 4 sine-wave generators, and 4 ring modulators, is an orchestral composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, written in 1964, and is Nr. 16 in his catalogue of works...
  
  , 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
Musik im Bauch
Musik im Bauch is a piece of scenic music for six percussionists and music boxes composed by Karlheinz Stockhausen in 1975, and is Number 41 in his catalog of works. The world premiere was presented on 28 March 1975 by the Royan Festival. The performance was given by Les Percussions de Strasbourg...

("Music in the Belly"), for 6 percussionists and music boxes, Nr. 41 (1975)
Momente
Momente
Momente is a work by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, written between 1962 and 1969, scored for solo soprano, four mixed choirs, and thirteen instrumentalists...

("Moments"), for soprano solo, 4 choirs, and 13 instrumentalists, Nr. 13 (1962–64/69)

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Nasenflügeltanz ("Wing-of-the-Nose Dance"), for solo percussionist, or for percussionist with a synthesizer player, 7. ex Nr. 53, from Luzifers Tanz, scene 3 of Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and four scenes, and was the second of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...

(1983)
Natürliche Dauern ("Natural Durations"), for piano. See: Klang: Third Hour

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Oberlippentanz ("Upper-Lip Dance"), for piccolo trumpet, trombone or euphonium, 4 or 8 horns, 2 percussionists (with 2 transmitters, 10 microphones, 2 × 2 loudspeakers, mixing desk and sound projectionist), or as solo for piccolo trumpet 8. ex Nr. 53, cadenza from Luzifers Tanz, scene 3 from Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and four scenes, and was the second of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...

(1983)
Originale
Originale
Originale , musical theatre with Kontakte, is a music theatre work by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, written in collaboration with the artist Mary Bauermeister. It was first performed in 1961 in Cologne, and is given the work number 12⅔ in Stockhausen's catalogue of works...

("Originals"), musical theatre, Nr. 12⅔ (1961) [Cf. Kontakte
Kontakte (Stockhausen)
Kontakte is a celebrated electronic music work by Karlheinz Stockhausen, realized in 1958–60 at the Westdeutscher Rundfunk electronic-music studio in Cologne with the assistance of Gottfried Michael Koenig .-Work history:The title of the work “refers both to contacts between instrumental and...

, above]
Oktophonie ("Octophony"), electronic music of Tuesday from Light, 1. ex Nr. 61 (1990/91)

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Paare vom Freitag
Freitag aus Licht
Freitag aus Licht is the fifth of seven operas that comprise Licht , by Karlheinz Stockhausen. It was the last of the operas to receive a staged production with the composer's involvement.-History:...

("Couples of Friday") with soprano, bass, electronic instruments (tape) Nr. 63 (1992/99)
Pietà, for flugelhorn and electronic music, or for flugelhorn, soprano, and electronic music, Nr. 61½, from act 2 of Dienstag aus Licht
Dienstag aus Licht
Dienstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and two acts, with a farewell, and was the fourth of seven to be completed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...

(1990/91)
Plus-Minus, 2 x 7 pages for realization, Nr. 14 (1963)
Pole
Pole (Stockhausen)
Pole , for two performers with shortwave receivers and a sound projectionist, is a composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen, written in 1970. It is Number 30 in the catalogue of the composer's works.-Conception:...

("Poles"), for 2 players or singers with 2 short-wave radios, Nr. 30 (1969–70)
Prozession
Prozession
Prozession , for tamtam, viola, electronium, piano, microphones, filters, and potentiometers , is a composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen, written in 1967. It is Number 23 in the catalogue of the composer’s works.-Conception:...

("Procession"), for 6 players with live electronics, Nr. 23 (1967)
Punkte
Punkte
Punkte is an orchestral composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen, given the work number ½ in his catalogue of works.-History:Punkte originated as a punctual orchestral work which was begun in September in Hamburg and had reached a first-draft stage by 30 September...

("Points"), for orchestra, Nr. ½ (1952/62/66/93)

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

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Rechter Augenbrauentanz ("Right-Eyebrow Dance"), for clarinets, bass clarinet(s), one percussionist, and one synthesizer player (with ca. 8 microphones, 2 × 2 loudspeakers, mixing desk, and sound projectionist), 2. ex. Nr. 53, from Luzifers Tanz, scene 3 of Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and four scenes, and was the second of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...

(1983/2003)
Rechter Augentanz ("Right-Eye Dance"), for oboes, cor anglais, bassoons, one percussionist, and one synthesizer player, 4. ex Nr. 53, from Luzifers Tanz, scene 3 of Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and four scenes, and was the second of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...

(1983)
Rechter Backentanz ("Right-Cheek Dance"), for trumpets, trombones, one percussionist, and one synthesizer player, 6. ex Nr. 53, from Luzifers Tanz, scene 3 of Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and four scenes, and was the second of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...

(1983)
Refrain
Refrain (Stockhausen)
Refrain for 3 players is a chamber-music composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen, and is number 11 in his catalog of works.-History:...

, for piano (+ 3 woodblocks), vibraphone (+ 3 alpine cowbells and keyboard glockenspiel), and celesta (+ 3 antique cymbals), Nr. 11 (1959)
- 3 x Refrain 2000
  Refrain (Stockhausen)
  Refrain for 3 players is a chamber-music composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen, and is number 11 in his catalog of works.-History:...
  
  , 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)

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Saxophon (aus Jahreslauf), for soprano saxophone and bongo, or soprano saxophone alone, 2. ex Nr. 47, (1977) from Dienstag aus Licht
Dienstag aus Licht
Dienstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and two acts, with a farewell, and was the fourth of seven to be completed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...
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
Signale zur Invasion ("Signals to Invasion"), for trombone and electronic music or for trombone alone, 2. ex Nr. 61, from Dienstag aus Licht
Dienstag aus Licht
Dienstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and two acts, with a farewell, and was the fourth of seven to be completed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...

(1992)
Sirius
Sirius (Stockhausen)
Sirius: eight-channel electronic music and trumpet, soprano, bass clarinet, and bass is a music-theatre composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen.-History:...

, electronic music with trumpet, soprano, bass clarinet, and bass voice, Nr. 43 (1975–77)
- Sirius
  Sirius (Stockhausen)
  Sirius: eight-channel electronic music and trumpet, soprano, bass clarinet, and bass is a music-theatre composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen.-History:...
  
  , electronic music alone, four versions:
  - Spring version, 1. ex Nr. 43
  - Summer version, 2. ex Nr. 43
  - Fall version, 3. ex Nr. 43
  - Winter version, 4. ex Nr. 43
- 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 violin and piano, Nr. ⅛ (1951)
Spiel ("Play"), for orchestra, Nr. ¼ (1952)
Spiral
Spiral (Stockhausen)
Spiral , for a soloist with a shortwave receiver, is a composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen, written in 1968. It is Number 27 in the catalogue of the composer’s works.-Conception:...

, 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
Stimmung
Stimmung, for six vocalists and six microphones, is a piece by Karlheinz Stockhausen, written in 1968 and commissioned by the City of Cologne for the Collegium Vocale Köln. Its average length is seventy-four minutes, and it bears the work number 24 in the composer's catalog...

("Tuning"), for 6 vocalists, Nr. 24 (1968)
- Stimmung
  Stimmung
  Stimmung, for six vocalists and six microphones, is a piece by Karlheinz Stockhausen, written in 1968 and commissioned by the City of Cologne for the Collegium Vocale Köln. Its average length is seventy-four minutes, and it bears the work number 24 in the composer's catalog...
  
  "Paris Version", for 6 vocalists, 6 microphones, 6 loudspeakers, and sound director, Nr. 24½ (1968)
Stop
Stop (Stockhausen)
Stop is a composition for orchestra by Karlheinz Stockhausen, work-number 18 in the composer’s catalogue of works, where two performing realisations are also found as Nr. 18½ and Nr...

, for small orchestra in 6 groups, Nr. 18 (1965)
- Stop
  Stop (Stockhausen)
  Stop is a composition for orchestra by Karlheinz Stockhausen, work-number 18 in the composer’s catalogue of works, where two performing realisations are also found as Nr. 18½ and Nr...
  
  , "Paris Version", Nr. 18½ (1969)
- Stop und Start
  Stop (Stockhausen)
  Stop is a composition for orchestra by Karlheinz Stockhausen, work-number 18 in the composer’s catalogue of works, where two performing realisations are also found as Nr. 18½ and Nr...
  
  , for 6 instrumental groups, Nr. 18⅔ (2001)
Strahlen
Strahlen
Strahlen for a percussionist and ten-channel sound recording is a composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen, and is Nr. 80½ in his catalog of works. Its performing duration is 35 minutes.-History:...

("Rays"), for a percussionist and ten-channel sound recording, Nr. 80½ (2002)
Studie I
Studie I
Studie I is an electronic music composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen from the year 1953. It lasts 9 minutes 42 seconds and, together with his Studie II, comprises his work number 3.-History:...

("Study I"), electronic music, Nr. 3/I (1953)
Studie II
Studie II
Studie II is an electronic music composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen from the year 1954 and, together with his Studie I, comprises his work number 3...

("Study II"), electronic music, Nr. 3/II (1954)
Sukat, for alto flute and basset-horn, 2. ex Nr. 60 (1989)

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Telemusik
Telemusik
Telemusik is an electronic composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen, and is number 20 in his catalog of works.-History:Through his composition student, Makoto Shinohara, Stockhausen was invited by the Japan Broadcasting Corporation NHK to visit Tokyo, and to carry out two commissions in their...

, electronic and concrete music, Nr. 20 (1966)
Thinki, for flute, 1. ex Nr. 70 (1997)
Tierkreis
Tierkreis (Stockhausen)
Tierkreis is a musical composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. The title is the German word for Zodiac, and the composition consists of twelve melodies, each representing one sign of the zodiac.-History:...

("Zodiac"), 12 melodies of the star signs, for a melody and/or chording instrument, Nr. 41½ (1974–75)
- Tierkreis
  Tierkreis (Stockhausen)
  Tierkreis is a musical composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. The title is the German word for Zodiac, and the composition consists of twelve melodies, each representing one sign of the zodiac.-History:...
  
  , for high soprano or high tenor, Nr. 41⅔
- Tierkreis
  Tierkreis (Stockhausen)
  Tierkreis is a musical composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. The title is the German word for Zodiac, and the composition consists of twelve melodies, each representing one sign of the zodiac.-History:...
  
  , for soprano or tenor, Nr. 41¾
- Tierkreis
  Tierkreis (Stockhausen)
  Tierkreis is a musical composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. The title is the German word for Zodiac, and the composition consists of twelve melodies, each representing one sign of the zodiac.-History:...
  
  , for mezzo-soprano or alto or low tenor, Nr. 41⅘
- Tierkreis
  Tierkreis (Stockhausen)
  Tierkreis is a musical composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. The title is the German word for Zodiac, and the composition consists of twelve melodies, each representing one sign of the zodiac.-History:...
  
  , for baritone, Nr. 41⅚
- Tierkreis
  Tierkreis (Stockhausen)
  Tierkreis is a musical composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. The title is the German word for Zodiac, and the composition consists of twelve melodies, each representing one sign of the zodiac.-History:...
  
  , for bass, Nr. 41⁶/₇
- Tierkreis
  Tierkreis (Stockhausen)
  Tierkreis is a musical composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. The title is the German word for Zodiac, and the composition consists of twelve melodies, each representing one sign of the zodiac.-History:...
  
  , for chamber orchestra, Nr. 41 ⁷/₈ (1974/77)
- Tierkreis
  Tierkreis (Stockhausen)
  Tierkreis is a musical composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. The title is the German word for Zodiac, and the composition consists of twelve melodies, each representing one sign of the zodiac.-History:...
  
  , for clarinet and piano, Nr. 41 ⁸/₉ (1974/81)
- Tierkreis
  Tierkreis (Stockhausen)
  Tierkreis is a musical composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. The title is the German word for Zodiac, and the composition consists of twelve melodies, each representing one sign of the zodiac.-History:...
  
  , trio version, Nr. 41 ⁹/₁₀ (1974/83)
- Tierkreis
  Tierkreis (Stockhausen)
  Tierkreis is a musical composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. The title is the German word for Zodiac, and the composition consists of twelve melodies, each representing one sign of the zodiac.-History:...
  
  , 2003 version, for tenor or soprano and chordal instrument, Nr. 41 ¹⁰/₁₁ (1974/2003)
- Fünf Sternzeichen
  Tierkreis (Stockhausen)
  Tierkreis is a musical composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. The title is the German word for Zodiac, and the composition consists of twelve melodies, each representing one sign of the zodiac.-History:...
  
  , for orchestra, Nr. 41 ¹¹/₁₂ (1974/2004)
- Fünf weitere Sternzeichen
  Tierkreis (Stockhausen)
  Tierkreis is a musical composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. The title is the German word for Zodiac, and the composition consists of twelve melodies, each representing one sign of the zodiac.-History:...
  
  , for orchestra, Nr. 41 ¹²/₁₃ (1974/2007)
  - Taurus
    Tierkreis (Stockhausen)
    Tierkreis is a musical composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. The title is the German word for Zodiac, and the composition consists of twelve melodies, each representing one sign of the zodiac.-History:...
    
    , for bassoon, 1. ex Nr. 41 ¹²/₁₃ (1974/2007)
  - Taurus-Quintett
    Tierkreis (Stockhausen)
    Tierkreis is a musical composition by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. The title is the German word for Zodiac, and the composition consists of twelve melodies, each representing one sign of the zodiac.-History:...
    
    , for tuba, trumpet, bassoon, horn, and trombone, 2. ex Nr. 41 ¹²/₁₃ (1974/2007)
Trans
Trans (Stockhausen)
Trans is a composition for orchestra and tape by the German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, written in 1971. It is Number 35 in the composer's catalog of works....

, for orchestra and tape, Nr. 35 (1971)
Traum-Formel ("Dream Formula"), for basset-horn, Nr. 51⅔ (1981)
Treue ("Fidelity"), for E clarinet, basset horn, and bass clarinet (2007). See: Klang: Eleventh Hour
Trompetent ("Trumpetent"), for 4 trumpeters, Nr. 73 (1995)
Türin, for door (German: Tür), rin
Singing bowl
Singing bowls are a type of bell, specifically classified as a standing bell. Rather than hanging inverted or attached to a handle, singing bowls sit with the bottom surface resting...

, and speaker (versions in German and English), with electronics, Nr. 84 extra (2006)
Two Couples, electronic and concrete music, Nr. 63 ⅔ (1992/99)

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

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Weltraum ("Outer Space"), electronic music, Nr. 62 (1991–92/94) see: Licht
Licht
Licht , subtitled "The Seven Days of the Week," is a cycle of seven operas composed by Karlheinz Stockhausen between 1977 and 2003. In total, the cycle contains over 29 hours of music.-Origin:...

: Freitags-Gruss and Freitags-Abschied, above.
Wochenkreis ("Cycle of the Week"), for basset-horn and electronic keyboard instruments, 2. ex Nr. 57¾ (1986/88)

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

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

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Zeitmaße
Zeitmaße
Zeitmaße for five woodwinds is a chamber-music work by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, and is Number 5 in the composer's catalog...

("Time Measures"), for oboe, flute, cor anglais, clarinet, and bassoon, Nr. 5 (1955–56)
Zungenspitzentanz ("Tip-of-the-Tongue Dance") for piccolo flute, dancer (optional) 2 euphoniums or synthesizer, 1 percussionist (optional) (plus 1 transmitter, 5 microphones, 2 x 2 loudspeakers, mixing desk and sound projectionist), or as piccolo solo, 9 ex Nr. 53, from Luzifers Tanz, scene 3 of Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht
Samstag aus Licht is an opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen in a greeting and four scenes, and was the second of seven to be composed for the opera cycle Licht: die sieben Tage der Woche...

(1983)
Zyklus
Zyklus
Zyklus für einen Schlagzeuger is a composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen, assigned Number 9 in the composer's catalog of works. It was composed in 1959 at the request of Wolfgang Steinecke as a test piece for a percussion competition at the Darmstadt Summer Courses, where it was premièred on 25...

("Cycle"), for a percussionist, Nr. 9 (1959)

External links

Chronological worklist at the composer's website

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