Vladimir Jurowski conductor
Allison Bell soprano; Dmitry Sitkovetsky violin; Alexander Zemtsov viola; Alexander Ivashkin cello; Boris Petrushansky piano
London Philharmonic Orchestra Players
Royal College of Music Chamber Orchestra and Choir

An absorbing day of music and discussion celebrating the life and music of Alfred Schnittke.

Between two worlds: Alfred Schnittke




Leading exponents of Schnittke's work talk about, demonstrate and play through some of the composer's eclectic and often extrovert catalogue of composition, including his work for film, an in-depth selection of some of his chamber music, scholarly input from Goldsmiths, University of London, and culminating in the opportunity for informal discussion with the day's contributors.

Tickets can be bought for separate events (see separate listings) or for the full day. The £30 full day ticket covers four events, as follows. Please note that the £30 full day ticket does not include a ticket for the Free event at 9.15pm. You must reserve a ticket separately for this. (You can do this online if you are buying other tickets.)

10am-12pm | Purcell Room
A discussion of Schnittke's music and writings with contributions from one of the preeminent Schnittke research centres: the Alfred Schnittke Archive at the Centre for Russian Music, Goldsmiths, University of London.
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1pm-2.30pm | Purcell Room
An illustrated talk by an influential and revolutionary figure of Russian animation. Director Andrei Khrzhanovsky, in conversation with Claire Kitson, will discuss his collaboration with Schnittke on seven films, including the long-banned Glass Harmonica, in which Schnittke's music resonated especially closely with his own ideas.
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3pm | Queen Elizabeth Hall
Schnittke Five Aphorisms; Three Madrigals; Epiogue from Peer Gynt; Sonata for violin and piano; Three Scenes; Music to an Imaginary Play
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5.30pm | Purcell Room
Schnittke Concerto for Electronic Instruments
Alexander Ivashkin conductor
FREE but ticketed
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6.15pm | Queen Elizabeth Hall
Schnittke Concerto Grosso 1; Monologue; Piano Concerto; The Yellow Sound
Boris Petrushansky piano
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9.15pm onwards | Front Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall foyer Schnittke Piano Quintet
FREE, but tickets must be reserved. You can reserve tickets online if booking other events; if not, please call 020 7840 4242 to reserve tickets.
This performance will be followed by a Schnittke discussion forum with Vladimir Jurowski and today's guests. Open to all.

Further details of the day and all events taking place as part of Between Two Worlds will be available in Spring 2009.

Vladimir Jurowski conductor
Allison Bell soprano
Dmitry Sitkovetsky violin
Alexander Zemtsov viola
Alexander Ivashkin cello
Boris Petrushansky piano
Members of the London Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal College of Music Chamber Orchestra

Promoted by the London Philharmonic Orchestra in association with Southbank Centre.