Wolfgang Rihm says he is one of the most performed, most discussed and most successful living composers. And one of the most productive, as well: word has it that his opus numbers would already be far above four hundred, were he to assign such, while his expositors and commentators have already identified three distinct "creative periods". Presumably, more will be added, since

Rihm's oeuvre is growing as continually and fluidly. The current programs features three important orchestral scores from the 1970s - and reveal the composer's musical thought in transition. This CD also includes detailed booklet notes by the composer.