Three of twentieth-century Russia's greatest composers meet in this disc led by Vladimir Spivakov and the Moscow Virtuosi. Schnittke's modernist idiom employs dissonance and polystylism; Shchedrin writes with folk-inflected lyricism; Shostakovich's late works balance sardonic wit with profound emotion. All three created challenging, expressive music for the violin. Recorded in 1998 for RCA Victor, Spivakov's interpretations balance intellectual engagement with emotional commitment. These are not comfortable works—they demand attention and offer rich rewards. Russian contemporary composers developed distinct voices within the Soviet system, and these sonatas reveal the depth of that tradition. Powerful performances of uncompromising twentieth-century masterworks that reward careful listening.

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