Stockhausen, Karlheinz

titled "Pole Korrektur", comprising thirty-two numbered corrections and alterations, including to the title ("Pole für 2"), the various electronic symbols and instructions in German and in English, written in black and red inks, and signed in light brown ink

2 pages, 4to (opened out: c.29.5 x 42cm), on the verso of a proof of notes for Momente ("Europa Version 1972"), the alterations marked off in pencil, no place or date (c.1972-1975)

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Pole is an aleatoric work for two performers with short-wave radio receivers and a sound projectionist.  The use of short-wave radio enabled Stockhausen to bring together sounds issuing from radio broadcasts all over the globe simultaneously, the basic material for the work being determined by chance.   Pole was given over a thousand times at the "Expo '70" in Osaka between March and September 1970, each performance drawing on different radio broadcasts.  The work was published by Stockhausen as Pole für 2 in 1975, for which purpose this manuscript may have been used.