Die reihe

For the German music journal, see Die Reihe.

die reihe
Ensemble for contemporary music
Founded1958 (1958) by Friedrich Cerha and Kurt Schwertsik
Disbanded2019
LocationVienna, Austria
Websitewww.diereihe.at

die reihe (the row) is a chamber music ensemble, founded by Friedrich Cerha and Kurt Schwertsik in Vienna in 1958. It became a leading ensemble for the interpretation of contemporary music, especially by composers of the Second Viennese School. The name alludes to the tone row of twelve-tone technique. The ensemble held a last concert in 2019.

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