The modern German composer discusses his childhood, his musical development, electronic music, chance, music theater, and music education.

Collection of performances of German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen's early percussion works. The performers include pianists James Avery and Katalin Lukács, celesta player Pavlos Antoniadis and percussionist Steven Schick with his ensemble Red Fish Blue Fish. The works featured are: 'Kontakte', 'Mikrophonie', 'Zyklus', 'Refrain' and 'Schlagtrio'.

Stockhausen's unceasing curiosity and relentless self-discipline have led to musical discoveries of extraordinary beauty and power. This collection of his writings is a composer's guide to a life and music that has influenced every sphere of present-day musical practice, both classical and popular, live as well as electro-acoustic.