The compositions of Friedrich Zehm (1923-2007) are characterized by the desire for clarity, conciseness and general comprehensibility. His freely tonal works are influenced by elements from various epochs while having a close connection to classical modern music. Formed from distinct rhythms and refined counterpoint, Zehm develops his very own tonal language, quite often accompanied by a wink. Although Zehm's music is unmistakably in the contemporary style due to its freely tonal structure, it i...