Alfred Schnittke
Quasi Una Sonata
BRIDGE 9104
Boston Herald: Best of Year 2001
Reviews:
“This disc would make a very useful introduction to Schnittke for any listener just wanting to get to know something about this controversial composer. Inevitably, history is going to weed out quite a lot of Schnittke’s prolific output, but these four pieces will surely stand the test of time.” - BBC Music Magazine
“Schnittke works can be difficult to perform, and in some cases, virtually impenetrable to audiences. But these fiery works have warmth and humor. In this remarkable disc, Joanna Kurkowicz and Sergey Schepkin find both. They perform as if joined at the hip.” - Classical Net
Sonata No. 1
for Violin and Piano
A Paganini
for Violin solo
Sonata No. 2 (Quasi una Sonata)
For Violin and Piano
Prelude in Memoriam Dmitri Shostakovitch
for Violin and Tape
Joanna Kurkowicz, violin
Sergey Schepkin, piano
BRIDGE 9104