Or Schnittke (1934-) Russian composer. He has experimented with integral serialism and unusual instrumental textures, which are characteristically rich with a prominent use of strings, often using quotations and parodies. Among his many works are ... pianissimo ... 1969 for orchestra, Sinfonia 1972, the oratorio Nagasaki 1958, and Minnesang/Lovesong 1981 for 48 voices.