March 20, 1918:
Bernd Alois Zimmermann is born at Frankenstraße 111 in Bliesheim (in present Erfstadt), near Cologne, in the German Empire, the third of five children born to Jakob Zimmermann, a farmer and official in the Reichsbahn, and Katharina Broichheuser, daughter of farmers.
April 3, 1937:
Bernd Alois Zimmermann (19) begins six months of service in the Reichsarbeitsdienst.
June 27, 1939:
Extemporale, five pieces for piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (21), is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of Reichssender Cologne.
March 5, 1943:
Fugato for piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (24) is performed for the first time, in the Auditorium of Cologne University.
January 22, 1944:
Kleine Suite for violin and piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (25) is performed for the first time, in Cologne, the composer at the keyboard.
June 23, 1944:
Trio for violin, viola, and cello by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (26) is performed for the first time, at Cologne University.
April 12, 1946:
Extemporale: Fünf Stücke für Klavier by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (28) is performed for the first time, in the auditorium of the University of Cologne.
May 6, 1946:
The second movement of Sinfonica prosodica by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (28) is performed for the first time, in Cologne. See 18 July 1947.
June 18, 1946:
Drei geistliche Lieder for voice and piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (28) are performed for the first time, in Cologne.
July 28, 1946:
Capriccio for piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (28) is performed for the first time, in the auditorium of the Oberschule, Bergheim, in the British occupation zone of Germany.
November 3, 1946:
Drei geistliche Lieder for voice and piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (28) to words of Bertram, is performed for the first time, in the Großer Saal des Volksgartens, Bad Godesberg.
January 6, 1947:
Fünf Lieder, a cycle for middle-voice and piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (28) to words of Gloth, Nietzsche, Rilke, and Li-Tai-Pe, is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of Radio Frankfurt.
July 18, 1947:
Sinfonica prosodica by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (29) is performed completely for the first time, in Krefeld. See 6 May 1946.
September 22, 1947:
Concerto for Orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (29) is performed for the first time, in the auditorium of Cologne University.
May 25, 1948:
Lob der Torheit, a cantata for vocal soloists, chorus, and orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (30) to words of Goethe, is performed for the first time, in the auditorium of Cologne University.
July 10, 1949:
The second version of the Concerto for orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (31) is performed for the first time, in the Stadthalle, Darmstadt. See 22 September 1947.
July 25, 1949:
Concerto for String Orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (31), a reworking of his string quartet of 1943, is performed for the first time, in Schloß Brühl.
December 10, 1949:
Symphonische Variationen und Fuge über “In dulci jubilo” for orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (31) is performed for the first time, in Koblenz in a recording made for Südwestfunk.
December 25, 1949:
Symphonische Variationen und Fuge über "In dulci jubilo" for orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (31) is broadcast over Südwestfunk from a recording made on 10 December. See 15 December 2005.
March 15, 1950:
The first and third movements of the Sonata for violin and piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (31) are performed for the first time, at the Musikhochschule, Cologne.
July 6, 1950:
Music for Andres' radio play 1900 Jahre Köln by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (31) is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
July 17, 1950:
Bernd Alois Zimmermann (32) marries Sabine von Schablowsky in the Altenberg Cathedral.
December 10, 1950:
Concerto for violin and orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (32) is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of Südwestfunk, originating in Baden-Baden.
January 17, 1951:
Music for Meyer's radio play Till Eulenspiegel by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (32) is heard for the first time, over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
January 20, 1951:
Music for a radio play after Wilde, Florentinische Tragödie by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (32) is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
January 24, 1951:
Music for a radio play after Hans Sachs, der fahrend' Schüler im Paradeis by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (32) is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
March 25, 1951:
Weißpfötchen-der Osterhase, a radio play by Siebe with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
March 29, 1951:
Music for Lotar's radio play Der unbekannte Befehl by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (32) is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
April 6, 1951:
Ich bin 45 Jahre alt, a radio play by Vollmar with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33), is heard for the first time, over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
April 11, 1951:
Die Irrfahrten des Odysseus, a radio play by Wenzel with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
May 2, 1951:
Robin Hood, a radio play by Meyer with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33), is heard for the first time, over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
May 5, 1951:
Die Geschichte des Askid Thorgilsson, a radio play by Rottluff with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33), is heard for the first time, over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
May 11, 1951:
Titania, a radio play by Schreyvogel with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
May 25, 1951:
Der Ansivaren Wanderung, a radio play by Liborius with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33), is heard for the first time, over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
June 6, 1951:
Kaiser Otto und der gute Gerhard, a radio play by Liborius with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33), is heard for the first time, over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
July 4, 1951:
Die Kinder der Angst, a radio play by Thieme with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33) is heard for the first time, over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
July 8, 1951:
Sonata for violin solo by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33) is performed for the first time, in Darmstadt.
October 31, 1951:
Part I of Enchiridion, a cycle of short pieces for piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (31), is performed for the first time, to accompany a dance in Augsburg.
November 12, 1951:
Brasilianischen Ouvertüre, part I of Alagoana, Caprichos Brasileiros for orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33), is performed for the first time, in the auditorium of Cologne University. See 25 April 1954.
November 25, 1951:
Totentanz, a radio play by Hedler with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
November 28, 1951:
Das große Weittheater, a radio play after Pedro Calderón de la Barca with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33) is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
December 11, 1951:
Verhandlung gegen Grabbe, a radio play by Semmelroth with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33), is heard for the first time, over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
January 30, 1952:
Urfaust II, a radio play by N.N. with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33), is heard for the first time, over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
March 3, 1952:
Symphony in One Movement by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33) is performed for the first time, over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, originating in Cologne. See 20 November 1953.
March 19, 1952:
Jedermann, a radio play after Hoffmannsthal with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
April 30, 1952:
Nach 150 Jahre, a feature by Prüfer with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is heard for the first time, over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
June 12, 1952:
Des Menschen Unterhaltsprozess gegen Gott, a radio oratorio by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34) to words of Rüttger after Calderón, is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk originating in Cologne.
June 18, 1952:
Exerzitien, part 2 of Enchiridion for piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is performed for the first time, in Belgisches Haus, Cologne.
July 12, 1952:
Ssadko, der Spielmann, a radio play by Liborius with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is heard for the first time, over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
August 22, 1952:
Man müßte nach Rom gehen, a short radio play by Peters with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
September 2, 1952:
The second episode of Kampf gegen den Tod, a radio play by Lotar, entitled Engel mit den schwarzen Schwingen with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
October 11, 1952:
Concerto for oboe and chamber orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34) is performed for the first time, in the Festhalle, Donaueschingen.
October 16, 1952:
Der Turm auf dem Hühnerhof, a radio play by Calvino with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
October 27, 1952:
Kommt, laßt uns unsern Kindern leben, a feature by Hömke with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
November 3, 1952:
Episode Four of Kampf gegen den Tod, a radio play by Lotar, entitled Das vergoldete Kartenhaus, with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
November 23, 1952:
Flandrischer Herbst: Ein totentanz-Spiel im Lande Brueghels, Tyll Ulenspiegels und Timmermans, a radio play by Langgässer with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
December 8, 1952:
Auch der Tag ist nicht an einem Tag erschaffen, a radio play with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
December 10, 1952:
Vom Dynamit zum Friedenspreis, a feature by Schallück with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is heard for the first time, over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
December 11, 1952:
Das Thüringer Spiel von den zehn Jungfrauen, a radio play by Csokor with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
December 19, 1952:
Warum Eisenhawer nicht bis Berlin marschierte, a radio play with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
December 25, 1952:
Das Jesuskind in Flandern, a radio play by Timmermans with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
January 1, 1953:
Kontraste, a ballet by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of NDR, Hamburg. See 24 April 1954.
March 10, 1953:
Das Haus mit dem Cherub, a radio play by Gurdan with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (34), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
March 20, 1953:
Die Sündflut, a radio play by Barlach with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann, is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
April 17, 1953:
Das einsame Haus, a short radio play by Felt with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (35) is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
July 18, 1953:
Arznei nach eigenem Rezept, a feature by Kühner with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (35), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
September 15, 1953:
Bernhard von Clairvaux, a radio broadcast by Liborius with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (35) is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
November 20, 1953:
A revised version of Symphony in One Movement by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (35) is performed for the first time, in Brussels. See 3 March 1952.
November 21, 1953:
Alagoana, Caprichos Brasileiros, a ballet by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33), is performed for the first time, in a concert setting in Hamburg. See 15 December 1955.
November 29, 1953:
Die Türken vor Wien, a radio play by Katscher with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (35), is heard for the first time, over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
December 7, 1953:
Das große Angsttheater, a radio picture by Merkelbach with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (35), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
December 15, 1953:
Concerto for cello and chamber orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (35) is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, originating in Cologne. It will be reworked as Canto di speranza. See 28 July 1958.
February 2, 1954:
Der Turm, a radio play after Hofmannsthal with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (35), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
March 13, 1954:
Metamorphosen, music from the film for chamber orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (35), is performed for the first time, in Hamburg.
March 23, 1954:
Vergiß was du gewesen bist, a radio play by Schaaf with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (36), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
April 4, 1954:
Music for Wolgensinger's film Metamorphose by Bernd Alois Zimmermann is heard for the first time, in Hamburg.
April 22, 1954:
Antonius und Cleopatra, a radio play after Shakespeare with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (36), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
April 24, 1954:
Two works by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (36) are staged for the first time, in the Stadttheater, Bielefeld: Kontraste, a ballet to an idea by Schneckenberger, and Brasilianishcen Ouvertüre, part I of Alagoana, Caprichos Brasileiros for orchestra. See 1 January 1953 and 12 November 1951.
April 30, 1954:
Music to Capote's play Das Grasharfe by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33) is performed for the first time, in the Schauspielhaus der Städtischen Bühnen Wuppertal.
May 22, 1954:
König Rother, a radio play by Hartmann with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (36), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
June 17, 1954:
Der Tänzer unserer lieben Frau, a radio play by Hedler with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (36), is heard fro the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
September 27, 1954:
Die Ruhe vor dem Tode, a feature by Hering with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (36), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
September 29, 1954:
Besucher aus einer anderen Welt, a feature by Behrens with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (36), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
November 1, 1954:
Two works with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (36) are heard for the first time, in recordings over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne: the radio play Hiob-der Glaubende und die Schrifgelehrten by Lieven, and Der tolle Invalide auf dem Fort Ratonneau, a feature after Achim von Arnim.
November 9, 1954:
Music for Saroyan's play Sam Egos Haus by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (33) is performed for the first time, at the Essen Opera House.
December 23, 1954:
Das Buch Daniel, a radio play by Betzner with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (36), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
December 24, 1954:
Das Spiel von der Geburt Christi, a radio play after Lope de Vega with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (36), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
December 26, 1954:
Du bist Orplid, mein Land, a feature by Merkelbach with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (36), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
February 18, 1955:
Two radio plays with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (36) are heard for the first time, in recordings over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk: Wie verkauft sich der Geist, and Ist die Wirklichkeit noch zu retten?
March 18, 1955:
Das Brennglas, a radio play by Morgan with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (36), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
March 29, 1955:
Du bist schön, meine Freundin, a radio play after Marshall with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
March 30, 1955:
Two works with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37) are heard for the first time, in recordings over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne: the radio play Schmetterlingslegende by Kleffel, and the feature Die wunderbaren Heilungen des Christian Blumhardt by Merkelbach.
April 14, 1955:
Die Flüchtende, a radio play by Betti with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
April 27, 1955:
Der Retter von Thaurissa, a radio play by Hey with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
May 7, 1955:
Die Argonautenfahrt, a radio play by Wenzel with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
May 12, 1955:
Die Verschwörung des Fiesco zu Genua: Ein republikanisches Trauerspiel after Schiller with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
May 15, 1955:
Brüderschicksale noch unerledigt, a radio play with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
June 1, 1955:
New works are performed for the first time, in Darmstadt: String Quartet in two movements by Bruno Maderna (35), and Perspektiven, music to an imaginary ballet by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37). Also premiered is Klavierstücke V-VIII no.4 by Karlheinz Stockhausen (26). During the performance talking and giggling begin in the audience, which draws epithets in French from Pierre Boulez (30). Eventually the battling whistles and applause make it impossible for the music to be heard and Stockhausen grabs the music and stalks off, locking himself in his hotel room. After considerable effort by Luigi Nono (31) he is lured back to the hall. The music is restarted, whereupon the entire sequence of events begins again. The pianist, Marcelle Mercenier, thereupon abandons the performance. See 21 August 1954 and 2 June 1957.
June 11, 1955:
Marko Kraljewitsch, a radio play by N.N. with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
June 14, 1955:
Erinnerungen, a radio play by Hartung with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
June 16, 1955:
Sappho, a radio play after Grillparzer with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
July 2, 1955:
Bluthochzeit, a radio play after Garcia Lorca with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
July 20, 1955:
Geist der Freiheit, a feature by Müller with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
September 13, 1955:
Diener Zugelaufen, a radio play by Rohkohl with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
September 19, 1955:
Music to Schiller's play Die Verschwörung des Fiesco zu Genua by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37) is performed for the first time, at the Essen Opera House.
September 27, 1955:
Zirkus Nero, a radio play by Franke-Ruta with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
October 1, 1955:
Jugend von heute-Staatsbürger von Morgen, a feature by Müller with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
October 10, 1955:
Concerto for C trumpet and orchestra “Nobody Knows de Trouble I see” by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37) is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Hamburg.
October 15, 1955:
Sonata for viola solo by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37) is performed for the first time, in the Stadthalle, Donaueschingen.
November 8, 1955:
Incidental music to Barlach's play Der Graf von Ratzeburg by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37) is performed for the first time, in the Essen Opera House.
December 8, 1955:
Der Feind, a radio play after Green with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
December 17, 1955:
Alagoana, Caprichos Brasileiros, a ballet by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is staged for the first time, in Städtische Bühnen Essen. See 21 November 1953.
December 24, 1955:
Der Weg-Der Stern-Das Feld, a Christmas broadcast by Obendorfer with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, over the airwaves of Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
January 14, 1956:
The first episode of Der kleine Sandmann bin ich entitled Die Geschichte vom Bübchen, das im Waschkorb eingeschlafen ist, a radio play by Hömke with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (37), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
July 20, 1956:
Perspektiven, music to an imaginary ballet for two pianos by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (38), is performed completely for the first time, in Darmstadt. See 2 June 1957.
September 22, 1956:
Ein Bruderzwist im Hauswe Habsburg, a radio play after Grillparzer with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (38) is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
October 9, 1956:
Die Magd, a radio play by Franke-Ruta with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (38), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
October 11, 1956:
Melusine, a radio play after Goll with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (38), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
November 3, 1956:
Tödliche Einsamkeit, a short radio play by Flügel with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (38), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
November 13, 1956:
Die Goldene, a radio play by Neuhaus with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (38), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
November 18, 1956:
Auf der Straße nach Bapaume, a feature by Jolly with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (38), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
November 20, 1956:
Kellerassel, a Funkkomödie by Raab with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (38), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
November 24, 1956:
Alagoana, a ballet suite for orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (38), is performed for the first time, in Baden-Baden.
November 25, 1956:
Konfigurationen for piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (38) is performed for the first time, privately, in Basel.
February 14, 1957:
Der Lügner, a radio play after Goldoni with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (38), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
April 5, 1957:
Das Galgenmännlein, a radio play after Friedrich with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (39), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
May 23, 1957:
Das Postamt, a radio play after Tagore with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (39), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
June 2, 1957:
Perspektiven, music to an imaginary ballet for two pianos by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (39), is staged for the first time, at the Theater der Stadt Duisburg.
December 24, 1957:
Zeitvertreib vor dem Heiligen Abend, a feature by N.N. with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (39), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
January 16, 1958:
Die Mondvögel, a radio play after Aymé with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (39), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
February 25, 1958:
War der Marquis de Sade ein Moralist?, a feature by Noëlle with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (39), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
March 10, 1958:
Hiob, a radio play by Roth with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (39), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
April 7, 1958:
Ein Nest voller Ostereier, a radio play by Krämer-Badoni with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (40), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
April 8, 1958:
Abram vor Sodom, a radio play by Büchner with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (40), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
June 17, 1958:
Über die Brücke, a feature by Schwengler with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (40), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
June 24, 1958:
Impromptu for orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (40) is performed for the first time, in Cologne, directed by the composer.
June 30, 1958:
Fraechs Werbung um Finnabir, a radio play by N.N. with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (40), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
July 7, 1958:
Stawr Godinowitsch, a radio play by Liborius with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (40), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
July 28, 1958:
Canto di speranza, a cantata for cello and chamber orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (40), is performed for the first time, in a recording over the airwaves of Südwestfunk, Baden-Baden. See 15 December 1953 and 12 September 1958.
September 12, 1958:
Canto di speranza, a cantata for cello and chamber orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (40) is performed before a live audience for the first time, in the Stadthalle, Darmstadt. See 28 July 1958.
October 5, 1958:
Judith, a radio play after Giraudoux with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (40), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Norddeutscher Rundfunk.
October 16, 1958:
Festianus, Märtyrer, a radio play by Eich with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (40), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Norddeutscher Rundfunk.
November 27, 1958:
Three new works are performed for the first time, over the airwaves of Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne: Concerto for viola and orchestra no.2 op.340 by Darius Milhaud (66), Omnia tempus habent, a cantata for soprano and 17 instruments by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (40) to words of the Vulgate Bible, and Drei Dithyramben for chamber orchestra by Hans Werner Henze (32).
January 31, 1959:
Der Teufel und das alte Weib, a radio play after Sachs with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (40), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
February 28, 1959:
Das Unauslöschliche, a radio play by Bauer with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (40), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
April 23, 1960:
Sonata for cello solo by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (42) is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of Süddeutscher Rundfunk, originating in Stuttgart.
December 5, 1960:
Dialoge, concerto for two pianos and orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (42), is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of Westdeutscher Rundfunk, originating in Cologne. See 10 March 1968.
September 8, 1961:
Présence, a “ballet blanc” in five scenes for violin, cello, and piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (43) with words of Pörtner, is performed for the first time, in Darmstadt.
November 30, 1962:
La Châtelaine (later Giostra Genovese) a dance for orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (44) is performed for the first time, in the Stadttheater Bonn.
December 17, 1962:
Cinque Capricci di Girolamo Fresobaldi “La Frescobalda” for orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (44) is performed for the first time, in Cologne.
May 20, 1963:
Four movements from Die Soldaten, a “vocal-symphony” for six vocal soloists and orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (45), is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of WDR, Cologne. See 15 February 1965 and 4 January 1974.
August 2, 1963:
Rheinische Kirmestänze for 13 winds by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (45) is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of WDR, Cologne.
July 18, 1964:
Tempus loquendi...pezzi ellittici for flute, alto flute, and bass flute by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (46) is performed for the first time, in the Stadthalle, Darmstadt.
January 7, 1965:
Monologe for two pianos by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (46) is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of WDR originating in Cologne.
February 15, 1965:
Die Soldaten, an opera by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (46) to his own words after Lenz, is performed for the first time, in the Städtische Bühnen Cologne.
March 3, 1965:
Die drei Tage des Herrn Speck, a radio play by Oberer with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (46), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
April 1, 1965:
Music for Lessing's play Miss Sara Sampson by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (47) is performed for the first time, in the Landestheater Darmstadt.
October 8, 1965:
Antiphonen for viola and chamber orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (47) is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of Sender Freies Berlin.
November 9, 1966:
Die Befristeten, a radio play after Canetti with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (48), is heard for the first time, in a recording over Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne.
April 26, 1967:
Intercomunicazione for cello and piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (49) is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of WDR, originating in Cologne.
November 29, 1967:
Tratto for electronic instruments by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (49) is performed for the first time, at the Hochschüle für Musik, Cologne.
January 31, 1968:
Musique pour les soupers du Roi Ubu, a ballet noir by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (49), is performed for the first time, in a concert setting in Berlin. See 25 April 1968.
March 10, 1968:
A revised version of Dialoge, concerto for two pianos and orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (49), is performed for the first time, in Mannheim. See 5 December 1960.
April 8, 1968:
Concerto for cello and orchestra en forme de “pas de trois” by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (50) is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of ORTF originating in Strasbourg. See 12 May 1968.
April 25, 1968:
Musique pour les soupers du Roi Ubu, a ballet noir by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (49), is staged for the first time, in the Deutschen Oper am Rhein in Düsseldorf. See 31 January 1968.
May 12, 1968:
Concerto for cello and orchestra en forme de “pas de trois” by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (50) is staged for the first time, in the Wuppertal Opera House. See 10 March 1968.
May 16, 1968:
Présence, a ballet blanc with five scenes for violin, cello, and piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (50), is staged for the first time, in Schwetzingen. See 8 September 1961.
June 22, 1968:
Tratto for electronic instruments by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (50) is danced for the first time, at the Akademie der Künste, Berlin. See 29 November 1967.
February 14, 1969:
Photoptosis, a prelude for orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (50), is performed for the first time, in Gelsenkirchen.
February 23, 1969:
Die Befristeten, Ode an Eleutheria in Form eines Totentanzes für Jazzquintett by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (50) is performed before a live audience for the first time, to accompany a dance in Berlin. A recording was made in June 1967.
December 11, 1969:
Requiem für einen jungen Dichter for vocal soloists, narrator, three choruses, electronic instruments, jazz combo, organ, and orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (51) to words of various authors, is performed for the first time, in the Rheinhalle, Düsseldorf.
March 4, 1970:
Tratto II for electronic sounds by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (51) is performed for the first time, in the West German pavilion at Expo 70, Osaka.
August 10, 1970:
Bernd Alois Zimmermann kills himself with an overdose of drugs in his house in Großkönigsdorf, near Cologne, aged 52 years, four months, and 21 days. His mortal remains will be laid to rest in the Friedhof of Großkönigsdorf.
March 1, 1971:
Four short studies for cello by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (†0) are performed for the first time, in the Theater am Turm, Frankfurt-am-Main.
March 19, 1971:
Stille und Umkehr for orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (†0) is performed for the first time, in the Meistersingerhalle, Nuremberg.
September 2, 1972:
Ich wandte mich und sah an alles Unrecht, dass geschah unter der Sonne, an ecclesiastical action for two speakers, bass, and orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (†2) to words from the Bible, is performed for the first time, in Kiel.
January 4, 1974:
Die Soldaten, a "vocal-symphony" for six vocal soloists and orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (45), is performed completely for the first time, in the Musiksaal des Stadtcasinos, Basel. See 20 May 1963.
March 13, 1988:
Kleine Suite for violin and piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (†17) is performed completely for the first time, over the airwaves of Bayerische Rundfunk originating in Munich, 46 years after it was composed.
May 8, 1988:
Die fromme Helene von Wilhelm Busch als "Rondo popolare" getönt, a radio play by Busch with music by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (†17), is performed for the first time, in the Musikhochschule, Hamburg.
September 24, 1989:
Un “petit rien” for orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (†19) is performed for the first time, in the Kammermusiksaal der Philharmonie, Berlin.
September 28, 1989:
Suite from Das Gelb und das Grün for instrumental ensemble by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (†19) is performed for the first time, in the Akademie der Künste, Berlin.
November 7, 1998:
Scherzettino and Intermezzo for piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (†38) are performed for the first time, in the Akademie der Künste, Berlin, about 60 years after they were composed.
September 24, 2000:
Symphonisches Vorspiel for orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (†30) is performed for the first time, in the Opera House, Nuremberg.
January 21, 2001:
Märchensuite for orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (†30) is performed for the first time, over the airwaves of Deutschlandradio, Berlin, 41 years after it was composed.
December 15, 2005:
Symphonische Variationen und Fuge über "In dulci jubilo" for orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (†35) is performed for the first time before a live audience, in the Nicolaikirche, Freiberg. See 25 December 1949.
November 21, 2008:
String Quartet by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (†38) is performed for the first time, in the Cologne Philharmonie.
April 8, 2009:
Lied der Abelone for voice and piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (†38) to words of Rilke, is performed for the first time, in the Großer Saal des Mozarteums, Salzburg, 70 years after it was composed.
October 2, 2010:
Aria for violin and piano by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (†40) is performed for the first time, in a recording over the airwaves of Deutschlandradio Kultur originating in Berlin, 68 years after it was composed.
February 16, 2014:
Heroische Prosodie, a symphonic fantasy for orchestra by Bernd Alois Zimmermann (†43), is performed for the first time, in the Staatsoper, Hannover, 66 years after it was composed.