Karlheinz Stockhausen books in order
German composer
- Lived
- 1928–2007
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 2
Karlheinz Stockhausen published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Donnerstag Aus Licht = (1981). The best-known is Stockhausen on Music (1989).
Updated September 2026
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Stockhausen on Music
Karlheinz Stockhausen's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Stockhausen on Music (1989)
Other books in order
Donnerstag Aus Licht = (1981)
About Karlheinz Stockhausen
Karlheinz Stockhausen was a German composer, widely acknowledged by critics as one of the most important but also controversial composers of the 20th and early 21st centuries. He is known for his groundbreaking work in electronic music, having been called the "father of electronic music", for introducing controlled chance into serial composition, and for musical spatialization.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Karlheinz Stockhausen FAQ
- How many books has Karlheinz Stockhausen written?
- Karlheinz Stockhausen published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Karlheinz Stockhausen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Stockhausen on Music.
- What is Karlheinz Stockhausen's last book?
- Stockhausen on Music (1989).
- What is Karlheinz Stockhausen's most famous book?
- Stockhausen on Music (1989) is Karlheinz Stockhausen's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.