Heiner Goebbels

The Profile

German composer and theatre director, born in 1952, known for genre-crossing music theatre and concert works such as Surrogate Cities and Stifters Dinge.

Born 1952; author of around thirty musical theatre works; ECM release of Der Mann im Fahrstuhl (1987) featuring Fred Frith, Don Cherry, Arto Lindsay; text by Heiner Müller.

A detailed, positive look at Heiner Goebbels’ eclectic approach and his 1987 work Der Mann im Fahrstuhl. The review highlights genre-crossing elements (contemporary, jazz-rock, electronics) and narrative voices. It notes the ECM release and a notable cast including Fred Frith, Don Cherry, and Arto Lindsay, with text by Heiner Müller. Verdict: hard to categorize, rhythmically rich, and ideal for curious listeners.