Comp.int.market 1992 Transport S.1 1993

Alfred Schnittke - Symphony No. 1 (1993) {BIS Schnittke Edition, BIS-577} (Item #16)
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© 1993 Grammofon AB BIS | BIS-CD-577
Classical / Contemporary Classical / 20th Century

As maiden symphonies go Alfred Schnittke’s First is a hugely ambitious enterprise. Scored for a large orchestra – including quadruple woodwinds, guitars, several saxophones and a number of soloists - it can seem intimidating at first. Indeed, hearing the clamour of bells at the start and the chaos that precedes the conductor’s arrival on stage you may well be tempted to switch off. But stay your hand, for this is a polystylistic masterpiece that assimilates a range of genres and periods in a remarkably organic way. Not only that, Schnittke uses his soloists and groups thereof in highly imaginative ways; all of which makes for a glorious kaleidoscope of sound and colour.

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