Wonderful Fugue (IV) from Alfred Schnittke's "Suite in the old style" The chamber orchestra "Moscow Virtuosi" (1989) Vladimir Spivakov, conductor Get Suite in Old Style for violin and piano (or harpsichord). Collected Works. Series VI. Chamber Works. Vol. 1. Part 5. Piano score and part here: https://amzn.to/3IVPN1y The full version is here: https://youtu.be/7zvyIugDX54 | History of Music

Happy Birthday the great Alfred Schnittke! Here is a short movement from his neoclassical Suite in the Old Style (II mov.) with pianist @john.novacek.1 from our rehearsal in Austin, TX. Alfred Garrievich Schnittke Born November 24, 1934. 🎻 One of the most original voices of the 20th century. Known for his polystylism, Schnittke masterfully explored contrasting musical styles, creating works that are enigmatic, mysterious and profound. ...... #AlfredSchnittke #Polystylism #ModernClassical #Class

It was 25 years ago today: Kronos Quartet's recording of composer Alfred Schnittke’s complete string quartets was released on Nonesuch. You can hear it at https://kronosquartet.lnk.to/schnittkequartets Performing works created between 1966 and 1989, the group, says the New York Times, “has delivered a performance in which every phrase is filled with profound and resonant meaning.” | Nonesuch Records

Composer Alfred Schnittke was born on this day in 1934 | A prolific composer, his output includes 9 symphonies, 6 concerti grossi, 3 operas, 3 ballets, 4 violin concertos, 4 piano concertos, 2 cello concertos, 3 viola concertos, 3 violin sonatas and 4 string quartets | In this clip, violinist Vladimir Spivakov performs Schnittke's Violin Sonata No. 1 with pianist Leonid Blok in 1991 | Read more at https://theviolinchannel.com/soviet-composer-alfred-schnittke-born-on-this-day-1934-2/ | The Violin

Alfred Schnittke: Polyphonic Tango