Friedrich Cerha

Friedrich Cerha (German pronunciation: [ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈt͜sɛʁha]; 17 February 1926 – 14 February 2023) was an Austrian composer and conductor. Today, he is mostly remembered for conducting works of other composer, These include the works of Arnold Schönberg and Alban Berg.  

When Berg was not able to finish the composition Lulu, Cerha finished it. To do this, he used Berg's notes. In 1979, the Opera was performed for the first time  in Paris. Cerha composed several operas. Cerha composed several operas during his lifetime. 

His ensemble, Die Reihe played contemporary music in  Austria.

Gerha died on 14 February 2023, three days before his 97th birthday. 

Category:Austrian composers
Category:1926 births
Category:2023 deaths