Hans-Joachim Hespos | |
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| Born | 13 March 1938 Emden, Germany |
| Died | 18 July 2022 (aged 84) Ganderkesee, Germany |
| Occupation(s) | Teacher, composer |
| Awards | Gaudeamus International Composers Award |
Hans-Joachim Hespos (13 March 1938 – 18 July 2022) was a German composer of avant-garde music. He was trained as a teacher and worked until 1984. Self-taught as a composer, he then worked freelance and created more than 200 works in many genres. His unconventional compositions were commissioned and performed internationally. They are archived at the Bavarian State Library.