Composer of the Week - Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998)
Donald Macleod and Russian music expert Alexander Ivashkin explore the work of Alfred Schnittke, the USSR's last great composer. He was an enigmatic man and had a very individual musical style
Composer of the Week - Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998) - Episode 1
Donald Macleod explores Schnittke's early career, culminating in his brilliant oratorio Nagasaki, a work that resulted in his being blacklisted for decades.
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Composer of the Week - Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998) - Episode 2
Donald Macleod presents Schnittke's 'polystylistic' music of the 1960s and 70s, including his astonishing First Symphony.
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Composer of the Week - Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998) - Episode 3
Donald Macleod is joined by Alexander Ivashkin to explore three key Schnittke works from the mid-1970s: Four Hymns and the First Concerto grosso.
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Composer of the Week - Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998) - Episode 4
Donald Macleod and Russian music expert Alexander Ivashkin explore Schnittke's battles with ill-health. Featuring the terrifying Faust Cantata.
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Composer of the Week - Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998) - Episode 5
Donald Macleod explores Schnittke's last years. Including a performance of the Ninth Symphony, deciphered after the composer's death by Alexander Raskatov.
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