Alfred Schnittke's polystylism, a blend of different musical and religious traditions, was a natural part of his aesthetic and spiritual convictions.
Interpretation
Pianist Denys Proshayev believes that Rameau, an organ player, likely wished for his music to have a richer sound than the harpsichord could provide.
Compositional Technique
Composer Alexander Shchetynsky, inspired by Soviet musical avant-garde and the Second Viennese School, developed a post-serial style combining quasi-serial procedures with melodic expression.
Performer Biography
Denys Proshayev, a pianist, won first prize at the International Competition ARD in Munich in 2002, marking his international breakthrough.
Recording & Production
The recording of J.S. Bach's Partita was made in Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin, while the J.P. Rameau Suite was a live recording from Mainz.
Performer Biography
Denys Proshayev's 2006 recording of Jean-Philippe Rameau's keyboard works was chosen by 'Die Zeit' Edition as one of the best classical CDs.
Performer Biography
Nadia Mokhtari, a French-Algerian pianist, discovered classical music at age fifteen and quickly graduated from the Conservatoire in Lyon.
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