Alfred Schnittke (Complete Works for String Quartet) by Kronos Quartet - DeepRiffs

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Alfred Schnittke is one of the most prolific and interesting composers of the 20th century. Heir to the Russian traditions of Shostakovich, Schnittke's music is both steeped in the past and wildly experimental. Schnittke composed in serial, free atonal, neoclassical and religious styles, and thus it is hard to get a grasp on him by listening to just one work. This collection of the complete string quartets allows us to gain a perspective on much of his compositional genius, from the serial 1st Quartet to the almost mystical 4th.

Schnittke's music is dense and emotionally extreme, powerful and at times angry. The Kronos Quartet handles the material with a mastery we have come to expect from this fine ensemble. After hearing many CDs in which Kronos is amplified, it is refreshing to know that their acoustic sound and technique are just as nuanced as ever. And they have the unique ability to make difficult music--which in other hands might sound dry and academic--so incredibly hip. Angular, intense Schnittke never sounded better.

1. String Quartet No. 1, I. Sonata

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Conductor: Kronos Quartet; Conductor
Engineer: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

2. String Quartet No. 1, II. Canon

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Conductor: Kronos Quartet; Conductor
Engineer: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

3. String Quartet No. 1, III. Cadenza

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Conductor: Kronos Quartet; Conductor
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

4. Canon in Memory of Igor Stravinsky

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Conductor: Kronos Quartet; Conductor
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

5. String Quartet No. 2, I. Moderato

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Engineer: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

6. String Quartet No. 2, II. Agitato

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Engineer: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

7. String Quartet No. 2, III. Mesto

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Engineer: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

8. String Quartet No. 2, IV. Moderato

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Engineer: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

9. String Quartet No. 3, I. Andante

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Conductor: Kronos Quartet; Conductor
Engineer: John Newton; Production
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

10. String Quartet No. 3, II. Agitato

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Conductor: Kronos Quartet; Conductor
Engineer: John Newton; Production
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

11. String Quartet No. 3, III. Pesante

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Conductor: Kronos Quartet; Conductor
Engineer: John Newton; Production
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

12. String Quartet No. 4, I. Lento

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Engineer: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

13. String Quartet No. 4, II. Allegro

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Engineer: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

14. String Quartet No. 4, III. Lento

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Engineer: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

15. String Quartet No. 4, IV. Vivace

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Engineer: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

16. String Quartet No. 4, V. Lento

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Engineer: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: Kronos Quartet
Judith Sherman; Production

17. Collected Songs Where Every Verse is Filled with Grief

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Arranger: Kronos Quartet; Composer
Composer: Alfred Schnittke; Composer
Engineer: Craig Silvey; Production
Producer: Judith Sherman; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

17 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 46 minutes and 28 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

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Booklet

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Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

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Genres

Classical, Chamber Group

Label

Nonesuch

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

May 18, 1998

Track Preview

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Delivery Charge

Free

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UPC

75597983111