Commissioned by the city of Köln for the 'Collegium Vocale' Köln, an ensemble at the Rheinische Musikschule (Rhenish Conservatory). Composed during February and March 1968 in Madison, Connecticut (US). Dedicated to Mary Bauermeister. Recorded at Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln, October 30th & 31st 1969.

Baritone Vocals – Georg Steinhoff
Bass Vocals – Hans-Alderich Billig
Composed By, Directed By, Liner Notes – Karlheinz Stockhausen
Design – Holger Matthies Ensemble – Collegium Vocale Köln Liner Notes [Translated By] – Richard Toop
Mezzo-soprano Vocals – Helga Albrecht
Soprano Vocals – Dagmar Apel, Gaby Rodens
Tenor Vocals, Directed By – Wolfgang Fromme
Words By [Magic Names Collated By] – Nancy Wyle

60 - Karlheinz Stockhausen - Stimmung - 1970 - DGG 2561 043