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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
First Broadcast11 Jan 2010
Latest Broadcast15 Jan 2010
Episodes5
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores Schnittke's early career, culminating in his oratorio Nagasaki.
Jan 2010
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Composer of the Week
Presented by Donald Macleod. Schnittke's polystylism and extraordinary First Symphony.
Jan 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores three key Schnittke works from the mid-1970s.
Jan 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod on Schnittke's battles with ill-health. With the disturbing Faust Cantata.
Jan 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores Schnittke's last works, including the Ninth Symphony.
Jan 2010