To mark this special milestone, the publishing house Breitkopf & Härtel and its staff extend their heartfelt congratulations in the form of a video message that playfully recalls the very elements that shape Lachenmann’s music. It is a light-hearted greeting that invites attentive listening — word by word, full of sonic nuance, and not without a touch of friction.

Warmest birthday wishes on your 90th, dear Helmut Lachenmann!