MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Schnittke: Historia von D. Johann Fausten (complete opera)

"The Faust Cantata serves now as the third of the three acts, and is still a shocker. But what comes before, despite the occasionally wonderful orchestral or choral effect, is without much drama; similarly, the Wozzeck-like vocal writing is without much character. Heaven and hell are both bland places, and Faust's lamentations try the patience. The performance, though, is strong, and the recorded sound is close-up and detailed." ClassicalMusic

1996 recording