Heinz Holliger
Heinz Robert Holliger (born 21 May 1939) is a Swiss composer, oboist, and conductor. Celebrated for his versatility and technique, Holliger is considered to be among the most prominent oboists of his generation. His repertoire includes Baroque and Classical pieces, but he has regularly worked with lesser known pieces of Romantic music, as well as his own compositions. He often performed contemporary works with his wife, the harpist Ursula Holliger. Many composers have written works for him, including Messiaen, Berio, Carter, Henze, Krenek, Lutosławski, Martin, Penderecki, Stockhausen and Yun. A noted composer himself, Holliger has written works such as the opera Schneewittchen (1998).
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