"PHREN ist eine Gesellschaft zur Förderung von Unternehmungen aus Kunst und Wissenschaft im interdisziplinären Rahmen."
(PHREN is an association for the promotion of interdisciplinary activities in art and sciences.)
Based in Munich. Originally formed as an experimental music group in 1968 by Michael Kopfermann, its activities became morefold later on, most notably through the formation of the "PHREN-Theatergruppe" (PHREN theatre group). The name PHREN appeared in the mid-1970s, the earlier name was "Gruppe für Experimentelle Musik Michael Kopfermann" (Group for Experimental Music Michael Kopfermann).
While in theory, the music ensemble ("PHREN Ensemble") is now a part of the association called PHREN, credits are not consistent throughout the releases, some mentioning only "PHREN" for the ensemble, some mentioning "PHREN Ensemble" or "PHREN Ensemble München". Therefore, all music ensemble releases should be grouped under "PHREN". The theatre releases, on the other hand, should be credited to "PHREN-Theatergruppe".
Name Vars
- Das Phren~Ensemble
- Gruppe Für Experimentelle Musik Michael Kopfermann München
- Phren-Ensemble München, Das
Members
- Michael Kopfermann
- Wilhelm Riemenschneider
- Carmen Nagel-Berninger
- Peter Fjodoroff
- George Augusta
- Inge Salcher
- Phren-Theatergruppe