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Russian born Alfred Harrievich Schnittke (1934-1998) claimed to be half Jewish and half German. He wrote in a variety of styles, sometimes accepting, at other times rejecting the Post-modernism of his time. He wrote symphonic, chamber, solo instrument, and vocal music as well as three operas, the best known of which is Historia von D. Johann Fausten.

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• Alfred Schnittke

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Schnittke
  Wikipedia article noting Russo-Germanic background, poor health in later life, and summarizing his multi-faceted style. Includes internal references to related people and topics and links.

• Alfred Schnittke

  http://www.alfredschnittke.com/
  Collection of wordless photo essays which may or may not have any connection with the man, depending upon the viewer's perspective and state of mind.

• Alfred Schnittke

  http://www.naxos.com/composerinfo/928.htm
  Brief biographical sketch, caricature, summaries of orchestral and chamber music, and Naxos discography.

• Alfred Schnittke

  http://www.musicsalesclassical.com/composer/short-bio/Alfred-Schnittke
  Biography, notes, reviews, and works list from Schirmer.

• Alfred Shnitke

  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006289/
  Filmography listing movies scored and television and film use of his works with brief biography from the Internet Movie Database.

• Bio of Alfred Schnittke

  http://www-personal.umich.edu/~cyoungk/schnittkebio.htm
  Life history, photographs, notes on selected works, and concert review.

• Schnittke

  http://home.online.nl/ovar/schnopus.htm
  Works list with select discography and reviews.

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