Concert Hall ATM

The Portrait of Alfred Schnittke

The fifth in a series of concerts at ATM featuring the works of contemporary composers. This concert traces the creative path trodden by the Russian-born composer Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998). Although Schnittke was born in Russia (when it was part of the Soviet Union) and brought up there, linking him closely with the Russian spirit, his birth to a Jewish father (originally from Germany) and a Volga-German mother (born in Russia) meant that he was also exposed to other influences. Similarly, his music demonstrates a mixture of various factors and styles, as he explored new artistic possibilities. The musicians performing in the September 17 concert at ATM include the Arditti Quartet (led by Irvine Arditti), one of the world’s leading performers and interpreters of contemporary music, along with the renowned Japanese composer and pianist, Ichiro Nodaira.


Pre-concert: start 1：20p.m.

Hiroko Takahashi, Organ
Akihito Kajiwara, Trombone

[Program]
Schnittke：Two short pieces for organ（1980）
Schinittke："Sound and Echo" for trombone and organ（1983）

◆Concert　start 2：00p.m/open 1:30p.m.

Arditti Quartet
Irvine Arditti, Ashot Sarkissjan (vn), Ralf Ehlers (va), Lucas Fels (vc)
Ichiro Nodaira, Piano&Talk

[Program] All Schinittke Program
Improvisation and Fugue for piano（1965）
String Quartet no.2（1980）
Piano Sonata no.3（1992）
String Quartet no.3（1983）
Piano Quintet （1972-76）