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A comprehensive article about the life and works of Alfred Schnittke, a Russian composer who developed a polystylistic technique and converted to Catholicism. Learn about his influences, style, health, and legacy in classical music.
Learn about the life and music of Alfred Schnittke, a Soviet composer who developed a unique polystylistic style. Explore his influences, works, and legacy on this comprehensive website.
Jul 30, 2024 · Learn about Alfred Schnittke, a 20th-century Russian composer who created polystylistic works that juxtaposed different styles and genres. Find out his biography, influences, notable works, and awards.
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Alfred Schnittke's incredible Concerto Grosso no. 1 played by Gidon Kremer, Tatiana Grindenko, and the Kremerata Baltica, live in Moscow in 2004, on the 70th anniversary of Schnittke's...
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Symphony No. 0 (1957) ( Symphony No. 1 (1969–74) ( Youtube) Symphony No. 2 "St. Florian" (1979) ( Youtube) Symphony No. 3 (1981) ( Youtube) Symphony No. 4 (1983) ( Youtube) Symphony No. 5 [Concerto Grosso No. 4] (1988) ( Youtube) Symphony No. 6 (1992) Symphony No. 7 (1993) Symphony No. 8 (1994) ( Youtube) Symphony No. 9 (1996–97; reconstructed by A...
Pianissimo (1968) In Memoriam... (1977–78) (orchestral version of the Piano Quintet) Passacaglia (1979–80) Gogol Suite [Suite from 'The Census List'] (1980) ( Youtube) Ritual (1984–85) (K)ein Sommernachtstraum (1985) ( Youtube) Symphonic Prelude (1994) For Liverpool (1994) Concertante works
Concerto No. 1 for Violin and Orchestra (1957, revised 1963) Concerto No. 2 for Violin and Chamber Orchestra (1966) Concerto No. 3 for Violin and Chamber Orchestra (1978) Concerto No. 4 for Violin and Orchestra (1984)
Poème for Piano and Orchestra (1953) Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (1960) (1. Allegro; 2. Andante; 3. Allegro) Music for Piano and Chamber Orchestra (1964) (1. Variazioni; 2. Cantus firmus; 3. Cadenza; 4. Basso ostinato) Concerto for Piano and String Orchestra (1979) Concerto for Piano four hands and Chamber Orchestra (1988) "to Viktoria Postnik...
Concerto No. 1 for cello and Orchestra (1985/1986) (1. Pesante: Moderato; 2. Largo; 3. Allegro vivace; 4. Largo) Concerto No. 2 for cello and Orchestra (1990) "to M.Rostropovich" (1. Moderato – 2. Allegro – 3. Lento – 4. Allegretto vivo – 5. Grave)
Concerto for viola and orchestra (1985) Monologue for viola and strings (1989) Concerto for viola and small orchestra (1997)
Accordion Concerto (1949), lost work Double Concerto for oboe, harp, and string orchestra (1971) "to Heinz Holliger, Ursula Holliger and the Zagreb Soloists" (Lento) Concerto Grosso No. 1 for two violins, prepared piano, harpsichord and 21 strings (1977) (1. Preludio – 2. Toccata – 3. Recitativo – 4. Cadenza – 5. Rondò – 6. Postludio) ( Youtube) Co...
Nagasaki – oratorio (1958) ( Youtube) Voices of Nature (1972) Requiem (1974–75) Minnesang, for 52 voices (1981) Seid Nüchtern und Wachet... [Faust Cantata] (1983) Three Sacred Hymns (1983–84) Concerto for Mixed Chorus (1984–85) Psalms of Repentance / Penitential Psalms (1988)
Sonata No. 1 for violin and piano (1963; orchestrated, 1968) [note 1] Dialogue, for violoncello and 7 instruments (1965) String Quartet No. 1 (1966) Serenade for violin, clarinet, double-bass, piano and percussion (1968) Sonata No. 2 for violin and piano "Quasi una Sonata" (1968; orchestrated, 1987) ( Youtube) Canon in Memoriam Igor Stravinsky, for...
Fuga for solo violin (1953) Six Preludes, for piano (1953–1954) Variations for piano (1954–1955) Improvisation and Fugue, for piano (1965) (1. Lento; 2. Vivo) Variations on one chord, for piano (1965) "Potok" ("Stream"), electronic composition (1969) Eight Pieces, for piano (1971) Dedicated to his son Andrei (1. Folk Song – Andantino; 2. In the Mou...
Explore the musical legacy of Alfred Schnittke, a Soviet-born composer of Russian and German heritage. Find information and links to his symphonies, concertos, chamber music, choral music and more.
Alfred Schnittke website: videos, photos, memories, sheetmusic and books.
Learn about the life and works of Alfred Schnittke, a Soviet composer who synthesized diverse musical styles and genres. Discover his influences, quotations, film scores, and spiritual themes in his polystylistic music.
