Richter-Herf, Franz#
Richter-Herf, Franz, b. Vienna, Dec. 17, 1920, d. Salzburg, July 4, 1989, composer, kapellmeister. From 1949 teacher (from 1974 professor) at the Mozarteum. From around 1970 developed ecmelic music (music consisting of micro sound and intervals); 1979-1983 rector of the Mozarteum.
Works#
Der Rattenfaenger, 1957 (opera); Kein Mann fuer Susanne, 1958 (operetta); Ekmelie Nr. 1 fuer Orchester, 1974; Ekmelischer Satz fuer Streichquartett, 1976; Ekmelie Nr. 2 fuer Streicher, 1982; Ekmelie Nr. 4 fuer Orchester, 1987. - Writings: Ekmelische Musik, 1972 (with R. Maedel); Mikrotoene, 2 vols., 1986/1988 (ed.).