Role

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Composer

Birth

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1926

Death

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1997

Period

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Baroque

 

 

Classical

 

 

Contemporary

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Symphony

 

Caspar Diethelm was a Swiss composer and pianist who was born on August 18, 1926, in Zurich, Switzerland. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. His father was a pianist and his mother was a singer, and they both encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Diethelm began his musical education at a young age, studying piano and composition with his father. He later studied at the Zurich Conservatory, where he received a diploma in piano performance. He also studied composition with Paul Müller-Zürich and Volkmar Andreae. In the 1950s, Diethelm began to establish himself as a composer, and his works were performed in Switzerland and other European countries. He was particularly interested in the music of the Second Viennese School, and his early works show the influence of composers such as Arnold Schoenberg and Anton Webern. In the 1960s, Diethelm began to experiment with new techniques and styles, and his music became more avant-garde. He was interested in electronic music and collaborated with the composer Rolf Liebermann on several projects. He also began to incorporate elements of jazz and rock music into his compositions. One of Diethelm's most famous works is his Piano Concerto No. 1, which was premiered in 1963. The concerto is a virtuosic work that showcases Diethelm's skills as a pianist and composer. It is a complex and challenging piece that combines elements of serialism, jazz, and rock music. Diethelm's music was often controversial, and he was criticized by some for being too avant-garde. However, he continued to push the boundaries of classical music and was recognized as one of the most important composers of his generation. In addition to his work as a composer, Diethelm was also a respected pianist and performed extensively throughout Europe. He was particularly known for his interpretations of the music of Beethoven and Schubert. Diethelm continued to compose and perform until his death in 1997. His music remains an important part of the contemporary classical repertoire and continues to be performed and recorded by musicians around the world.

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