biography of Heinz Holliger© Kai Bienert
updated February 11, 2026

Heinz Holliger

Swiss composer, oboist, and orchestra conductor born 21 May 1939 in Langenthal

Survey of works by Heinz Holliger

by Philippe AlbèraThis text is being translated. We thank you for your patience.
© Ircam-Centre Pompidou, 2009

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