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Arts & Literature
Alfred Schnittke
Who
Alfred Schnittke · Arts & Literature
What
Soviet-Russian composer known for polystylistic symphonies and concertos
When
1934, Engels, Soviet Union — 1998, Hamburg, Germany
Where
Soviet Union · Germany
Biography
Alfred Schnittke is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Soviet-Russian composer known for polystylistic symphonies and concertos
How & why
Schnittke was a Soviet-Russian composer, a leading figure of 'polystylism' who juxtaposed past and modern idioms across his symphonies, concertos and film scores. His father was a German-born Jew and his mother a Volga German; he later settled in Germany.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
Contributions & Sources
Soviet-Russian composer known for polystylistic symphonies and concertos
1934
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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