Album insights
Delving into the music of the 20th century, the renowned violinist Daniel pays tribute to the original and captivating composer, Alfred Schnittke. He beautifully showcases how Schnittke’s diverse oeuvre is both melodious and rich in colors, drawing from past musical influences like Mozart. Schnittke's elegant explorations of past styles sometimes posed challenges in his Soviet homeland, similar to his innovative experiments with modern poly-stylistic music. Collaborating with pianist Alexey Botvinov, Daniel Hope presents a creatively charged chamber music program dedicated to Schnittke, recounting a remarkable encounter with the composer at the age of 15.