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Gottfried Michael Koenig

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Gottfried Michael Koenig was a German composer born on October 5, 1926, and passed away on December 30, 2021. He was a significant figure in the field of electronic and experimental music during the 20th century. Koenig contributed to the development of computer-assisted composition and was associated with the Cologne Studio for Electronic Music. His work is noted for its exploration of algorithmic and serial techniques, influencing contemporary music composition and electronic sound synthesis.

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