Friedrich Cerha

Cerha, in 2006 (when he had turned 80)

Friedrich Cerha (German pronunciation: [ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈt͜sɛʁha]; 17 February 1926 – 14 February 2023) was an Austrian composer and conductor. Today, he is mostly remembered for conducting works of other composer, These include the works of Arnold Schönberg and Alban Berg.

When Berg was not able to finish the composition Lulu, Cerha finished it. To do this, he used Berg's notes. In 1979, the Opera was performed for the first time in Paris. Cerha composed several operas. Cerha composed several operas during his lifetime.

His ensemble, Die Reihe played contemporary music in Austria.

Gerha died on 14 February 2023, three days before his 97th birthday.