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The tradition of composing a funeral mass dates back to the times of the late Middle Ages, but it was brought to artistic perfection by later composers. Alfred Schnittke initially wore the intention of writing a small instrumental Requiem, which was to be one of the parts of the Piano Quintet. Eventually, however, he rejected this idea and created a fourteen-part Requiem. The work is expressive and full of dramatic contrasts. The instrumental parts of electric guitars of a set of drums surprisingly refer to the composer’s polistylist interests. Composed in the same stream, the three religious songs refer to Orthodox church music, introducing a mood of contemplative reflection and prayer reverie.
The tradition of composing a funeral mass dates back to the times of the late Middle Ages, but it was brought to artistic perfection by later composers. Alfred Schnittke initially wore the intention of writing a small instrumental Requiem, which was to be one of the parts of the Piano Quintet. Eventually, however, he rejected this idea and created a fourteen-part Requiem. The work is expressive and full of dramatic contrasts. The instrumental parts of electric guitars of a set of drums surprisingly refer to the composer’s polistylist interests. Composed in the same stream, the three religious songs refer to Orthodox church music, introducing a mood of contemplative reflection and prayer reverie. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Requiem by Alfred Schnittke
Performer:
Monika Korybalska (Soprano),
Katarzyna Oles-Blacha (Soprano),
Agnieszka Kuk (Soprano),
Olga Maroszek (Alto),
Dominik Sutowicz (Tenor)
Conductor:
Bozena Stasiowska-Chrobak
Orchestra/Ensemble:
University of Rzeszow Music Faculty Choir,
Artur Malawski Philharmonic Instrumental Ensemble
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1974-1975; USSR
2.
Sacred Hymns (3) by Alfred Schnittke
Conductor:
Bozena Stasiowska-Chrobak
Orchestra/Ensemble:
University of Rzeszow Music Faculty Choir
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1984; USSR
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