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    News and Articles on Alfred Schnittke



    A Far Cry brings compelling chaos to Jordan Hall  Nov 2, 2009
    That clash of opposites was heard to much subtler and more sinister effect in Alfred Schnittke s Concerto Grosso No. 1, for two violins, harpsichord, prepared piano, and strings. Here, in effect, was a real zombie: At times Schnittke s piece acts like an ordinary Baroque concerto, but before long the human exterior falls away, replaced by something eerie and disturbing. (Boston Globe)

    Jae Young Cosmos Lee’s iPod shuffle  Oct 23, 2009
    Expect a typically eclectic program, ranging from 18th-century Italian composer Francesco Geminiani to 20th-century Russian Alfred Schnittke. We thought it only made sense to shuffle through violinist Jae Young Cosmos Lee s iPod to find out what s in his earbuds. (Boston Globe)

    DANCE REVIEW  Jun 17, 2009
    The two notes are the foundation of the mournful Alfred Schnittke string quartet (arranged for solo violin by Nathaniel Stookey) from which "(Where) Every Verse Is Filled With Grief" adapts its title. The dance had a beautifully clear, propulsive form. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    San Francisco Symphony's 2009-10 season  Mar 4, 2009
    "He inhabits this interesting world between Alfred Schnittke and Morton Feldman," Thomas said. "I was so impressed by the sound of the orchestra in his concerto, and I thought, this is someone we definitely should know better.". (San Francisco Chronicle)




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