Alfred Schnittke: Symphony No. 4, Requiem - Stockholm Sinfonietta,
Okku Kamu / Stefan Parkman
To be honest, I cannot appreciate all of Schnittke's compositions. At times, I'm seem to be missing the point. The Requiem is a very special work however. The 14 movements, all less than 4 minutes, are absolutely fascinating, each in its own way, and together they create a powerful ensemble. The fragmentary use in the Credo of rhythms from rock music, in combination with a pulsating high note from a trompet, gives a staggering effect.
The other work on the CD, the Symphony No. 4, is also fascinating. It shares with the Requiem the religious background and it also has a vocal element, which is used very effectively.
BIS-CD-497
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