Shostakovich’s 8th

The profound influence of Shostakovich’s work would become a hallmark of Alfred Schnittke’s creation. In this concert directed by Hannu Lintu, the dialogue is based on works by the two Russian composers: Schnittke with a Viola Concerto of a restless nature, which was dedicated to Yuri Bashmet and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 8 written during the fighting of World War II, in the hope that, despite its tragic tone, it would lead to a brighter outcome.

Programme
Alfred Schnittke
Concerto for Viola and Orchestra
Dmitri Chostakovitch
Symphony No. 8 in C minor, op. 65

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