Darmstadt School

The Darmstadt School was a group of 20th-century composers based in Darmstadt, Germany, known for pioneering modern and avant-garde music from the 1940s to the 1960s. They emphasized new techniques, including serialism and electronic music, challenging traditional melodies and harmonies. Key figures like Karlheinz Stockhausen and Pierre Boulez sought to expand expressive possibilities and explore scientific approaches to composition. The Darmstadt School played a vital role in shaping contemporary classical music, encouraging innovation and experimentation that continue to influence composers today.