Motte, Diether de la#
b. Bonn (Germany), March 30, 1928, composer. Studied in Detmold and Darmstadt (additional lessons under e.g. E. Krenek). From 1962 taught composition and theory of music at the conservatory in Hamburg; from 1972 president of the Free Academy of Arts in Hamburg. 1988-1996 professor of music theory at the Vienna Musikhochschule (now University of Music and Performing Arts).
Works#
Compostitions in traditional forms as well as avant-garde works (listening dramas, speech concert, banquet music). - Writings: Musikalische Analyse, 1968; Harmonielehre, 1976; Kontrapunkt, 1981; Melodie, 1993; Wege zum Komponieren, 1996; Musik Formen, 1999.