Modern Audience Laboratory
We continue our journey into the world of Alfred Schnittke’s music. Today, our guide is Valentina Kholopova — Moscow Conservatory professor, Doctor of Art Criticism and one of the leading specialists on Schnittke’s works. Valentina Nikolaevna is remotely interviewed by violinist and conductor Ilya Gaisin; this is the first time in the existence of the Modern Audience Laboratory that such a format is used.
Music pieces mentioned
1. A. Schnittke. Symphony No.1 (1969-1972)
Performed by the USSR Ministry of Culture Symphony Orchestra, conducted by G. Rozhdestvensky.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoaTVgvxm-M
2. A. Schnittke. “Suite in Old Style” (1972)
Performed by the “Moscow Virtuosos” State chamber orchestra, conducted by V. Spivakov
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgCLtl7xdUk
3. A. Schnittke. Symphony No. 3 (1981). Performed by the Berlin Radio symphony orchestra, conducted by V. Yurovsky.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-wAOSt-kTU
4. A. Schnittke. Symphony No. 4 (1984). Performed by the Russian State Academic Symphony Capella, conducted by V. Polyansky.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTlXO1Maqss
5. A. Schnittke. Viola Concerto (1985)
Performed by Yuri Bashmet (viola) and London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by M. Rostropovich:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhNjnRTskfQ
6. A. Schnittke. “Historia von D. Johann Fausten” cantata (1983)
Performed by R. Kotova (contralto) and the USSR Ministry of Culture Symphony Orchestra, conducted by G. Rozhdestvensky:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpsBPjDnnT6mQFChIg_HIJo2asoWRGHqm
7. A. Schnittke. Violin Concerto No.2 (1966).
Performed by G. Kremer (violin) and Chamber Orchestra of Europe, conducted by C. Eschenbach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQGL1kjkasU
8. A. Schnittke. Requiem (1975).
Performed by the Russian State Academic Symphony Capella, conducted by V. Polyansky
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxboCpklL6ekxN-rIFAVvdfHhjL8wHppa
9. A. Schnittke. Choral Concerto for Mixed Choir (1984-1985).
Performed by the USSR State Ministry of Culture Chamber Choir, conducted by V. Polyansky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_GpdtZT3HM
10. A. Schnittke. Piano Quintet (1972-1976).
Performed by Alexey Lyubimov and Keller Quartett
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ju2wT_Q6V6EAZ6BMJ_6IkzR2NR8zxuD
Materials mentioned
1. Decree on V. Muradeli’s “Great Friendship” opera, Politburo of the Communist Party Central Committee, 1948.
https://www.revolutionarydemocracy.org/rdv12n2/muradeli.htm
2. “Still, I Believe”, feature film, 1974
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHIGtB13vYQ
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