Schnittke - The Story of the Unknown Actor - Part 1/6

The Story of the Unknown Actor (1976)

Higher audio quality:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrBAw6rJ8jw&fmt=18

1. Thema - Titelmusik
2. Agitato I - Schlitten
3. Agitato II - Reise
4. Waltzer (Abschied)
5. Thema und Marsch
6. Epilog - Finale

Composer: Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998)
Performer: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Frank Strobel

Story of an Unknown Actor is occasion for the former. The 1976 film, directed by Aleksandr Zarkhy, told the story of a young playwright who wrote a script specifically for a relatively unknown actor in his twilight years. The role to be played was a homage to the actors life, incorporating many personal experiences and the range of his performances throughout his career. Sadly, the role is ultimately given to a younger less experienced actor before the play is performed, and the unknown actor retires in anonymity.
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[imusiciki]

I apologize for the audio quality. I suggest that you listen to this on headphones or you will have to adjust your volume settings.

[tHEnOOSEsWING]

This is an excellent score and it does have many quite areas throughout the performance. I listened to it through with my computer speakers. Then I listened to it again with headphones and you have to be careful because the orchestra does creep up very fast so keep the volume at half way and adjust from there. But it is much better with headphones. Thank you Amy. I had not heard it before and it was a excellent surprise.

[imusiciki]

I had tested the video beforehand on my computer and the sound quality was perfectly fine. After I uploaded this YT, I realized the sound was significantly reduced.

[avonrims1]

Авангардисты-композиторы впадают в две крайности:1.Лепят конструкции

из нот. 2.Откровенное заимствование музыки старых мастеров.Музыканты

соглашаются такую музыку исполнять только за большие деньги или,что-то

выгодно.Мне их жалко.Сейчас модно стало исполнять "жаренную

музыку". Средства рекламы из чёрного всегда могут сделать белое и

повлиять на неискушённого слушателя,убедив его в том,что исполнено

хорошим оркестром,в хорошем зале,известными музыкантами и значит

-музыка выдающаяся.

[macciboma]

Musica che amo malinconica grazie del bel brano

sentimentale.

[totaldynamix]

Another new Schnittke for me.Thanx for the wonderful music!