Rihm's confidence in his compositional voice allowed him to create a vast oeuvre against the backdrop of challenges faced by his generation of composers.
His work Morphonie, premiered in 1974, showcased a musical language that drew on the legacies of Mahler and Schoenberg while being emotionally direct.
Critics often labeled Rihm as a representative of new simplicity and neo-expressionism, which overshadowed his more intricate intentions regarding musical expression.
Despite being a controversial figure in the 1970s, Rihm's ability to engage with Germany’s musical past set him apart from contemporaries seeking to break away.
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