Ulrich Süße, born in 1944, was a German-born South African composer whose musical journey began with a solid foundation in church music at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Stuttgart. His insatiable curiosity led him to study composition with renowned masters like Karkoschka, Stockhausen, Ligeti, Berio, Tanenbaum, and Wuorinen across Europe and New York. Süße's diverse and innovative compositions, such as "Luft" and "More than Whispers," reflect his unique artistic vision and technical prowess. His work continues to captivate audiences, inviting them to explore the depths of his musical storytelling.