WolfGang Rihm (1952 - Present)

Introduction
Wolfgang Rihm was born on march 13th, 1952, near France and Switzerland called Karlsruhe. Wolfgang has been said to have one of the largest and vast minds when it comes music knowledge. He also has vast mind for literature and other art styles that he draws inspiration from.

http://www.uncsa.edu/music/student-ensembles/nu-ensemble/featured-composers/rihm-wolfgang.aspx - Photo

Work Analysis
In 2000 Rihm would release CONCERTO that was a piece for string quartet and orchestra. This piece has been said to be the standard of his work; it is filled with the energy that he has been categorized with. This piece has an innate intensity to it as the quartet is filled with quick jittery motions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea6aw-fRS78

Comparisons
I found while doing research that Rihm used some of the same motifs that were seen in his 6th and 8th Quartets

Observations
Though Rihm is very intellectual in a vast amount of mediums, i am not a big fan of this piece. The intensity in this place just is not my taste. The quick instrumentation can be respected though.