Alfred Schnittke (1934–1998) was a Russian-German composer known for his polystylistic approach, freely blending classical, romantic, and avant-garde elements. He studied in Moscow and later settled in Hamburg. His output includes symphonies, chamber music, vocal works, and extensive film scores.
A musical evening dedicated to the dialogue between accordion, piano, clarinet and vocals. The programme blends Baroque, tango and contemporary Czech music, culminating in the chamber premiere of Four Elements.
A concert by Brno Contemporary Orchestra commemorating the 130th anniversary of the death of Brno's mayor Christian Friedrich d'Elverta, featuring works by Kourliandski, Xenakis, Cílková, and Schnittke.